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Giant Rabbit Sculpture That Graced Texas Jewelry Store for 20 Years Has Been Stolen

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8 years ago

September 7, 2016

It’s 8 feet tall and weighs 500 pounds.

For 20 years, an 8-foot bunny sculpture stood over the Fly High Little Bunny jewelry store in Houston — and now it’s gone, KTRK-TV reports. The eclectic store moved to a new location in the Heights area of the city from its old home on South Shepherd Drive, where the rabbit was an iconic presence. The bunny was temporarily parked behind the new store, with artist Spencer Elliot planning to refurbish it before putting it up, according to KTRK. But one night last week, the 500-pound piece vanished. Cody Reaves, the owner of Fly High Little Bunny, notified police of the theft and is hoping the sculpture turns up intact, perhaps at a scrapyard.

This Third-Generation Jeweler Was Ready for Retirement. He Called Wilkerson

Retirement is never easy, especially when it means the end to a business that was founded in 1884. But for Laura and Sam Sipe, it was time to put their own needs first. They decided to close J.C. Sipe Jewelers, one of Indianapolis’ most trusted names in fine jewelry, and call Wilkerson. “Laura and I decided the conditions were right,” says Sam. Wilkerson handled every detail in their going-out-of-business sale, from marketing to manning the sales floor. “The main goal was to sell our existing inventory that’s all paid for and turn that into cash for our retirement,” says Sam. “It’s been very, very productive.” Would they recommend Wilkerson to other jewelers who want to enjoy their golden years? Absolutely! “Call Wilkerson,” says Laura. “They can help you achieve your goals so you’ll be able to move into retirement comfortably.”