Monday, August 11, 2008

George Freeth Statue Stolen!

A bronze bust of George Freeth -- the man credited with bringing surfing to California 100 years ago -- was stolen sometime overnight, Redondo Beach Police said Thursday morning. The statue, created by sculptor Terry O'Donnell, who died recently, has been on the Redondo Beach Pier for 31 years. Police have not identified any suspects and will release more information about the theft later today.