Phillies Janitor Who Stole World Series Ring Gets Prison

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - A former janitor at Citizens Bank Park has been sentenced to prison for stealing a diamond-encrusted World Series championship ring from the park in August of last year.

Anthony Mobley previously admitted he stole the ring -- valued at well over $10,000 -- and stashed it nearby when it was left behind by a Phillies' executive in an executive bathroom at the park.

Prosecutor AJ Nardozzi argued for prison time:

"The judge imposed a sentenced of three to 23 months, followed by four years of reporting probation. So he will be under the court's supervision for the next six years."

This theft amounted to a third strike of sorts for the 54-year-old defendant who, according to authorities, has previous murder and robbery convictions dating back to his youth, when he was involved in gang activity. And he'd been in prison until about eight years ago.

The judge put it this way:

"Wasn't keeping your freedom enough of an incentive to keep you honest?"

The ring was recovered from a utility closet at the park.

Reported by Tony Hanson, KYW Newsradio.