I did not know it was stolen but good news for people who are a fan of Mark Twain.
The Mark Twain plaque stolen from a monument at Elmira's Woodlawn Cemetery was recovered Saturday in good condition, Elmira police said.
No arrests were reported and police released no details on how it was recovered.
In a statement emailed to media, police said: "The Elmira Police Department would like to express our sincere appreciation to members of the community who assisted in the investigation and recovery of such an important part of Elmira's history."
Police said they will provide details and any information on arrests when they become available. A person answering the telephone at the Elmira Police Department on Saturday afternoon said no one authorized to speak would be available until Monday.
The plaque was reported stolen on Jan. 2.
The Mark Twain plaque stolen from a monument at Elmira's Woodlawn Cemetery was recovered Saturday in good condition, Elmira police said.
No arrests were reported and police released no details on how it was recovered.
In a statement emailed to media, police said: "The Elmira Police Department would like to express our sincere appreciation to members of the community who assisted in the investigation and recovery of such an important part of Elmira's history."
Police said they will provide details and any information on arrests when they become available. A person answering the telephone at the Elmira Police Department on Saturday afternoon said no one authorized to speak would be available until Monday.
The plaque was reported stolen on Jan. 2.