Philly World Series Rings Allegedly Stolen

NJ Man Under Arrest; Suspected Of Swiping Championship Jewelry From Team's Executive Office

(CBS)  A New Jersey man was arrested for allegedly stealing Philadelphia Phillies World Series rings from the team's executive office, reports CBS station KYW-TV.

According to police, 22-year-old Matthew Mervine was filing a complaint in the office, located in Citizen's Bank Ballpark, when he made off with a manila envelope containing three rings. The swipe was captured on video, Philadelphia Police Captain Laurence Nodiff said.

Authorities were able to easily track down Mervine because he had also filled out a job application, which provided police with a name and address. Mervine has been charged with theft and receiving stolen property.

The alleged robbery was the second time since September that a Phillies World Series ring was stolen from the ballpark, according to KYW. Janitor Anthony Moble, 53, was also caught pilfering the championship jewelry.

[brianbwb-2009]

Must be something in the water there, leave your name and address all over the place, then steal?

Funnier still is that it is so typical of Philly crimes.

[scubbasteve01]

What and idiot! What were you going to do sell them to TOKEN black guy Michael Steele? HELLO?
Sorry dude? You'll have to wait somewhere else to be the Lord Of the Dance and The Lord Of the Rings.
Your application will now be on file to work in the state's prison kitchen.
Hey Brownie hound! Opps I'm sorry! I mean hey buddy! Can I get that piece of cake please?
Gollum was waiting for you with a badge this time skull-man!