Library Statue Theft Case in Sperry Ends with Guilty Pleas

Library Statue Theft Case Ends in Guilty Pleas

The library statue theft case in Sperry has resulted in guilty pleas after two men admitted to stealing and destroying a valuable piece of public art.

The 225-pound bronze statue, taken from the Judy Z. Kishner Library in Sperry, was valued at more than $13,000 and depicted a young boy reading on a bench with a dog.

Authorities say the statue was stolen in November 2025, cut into pieces, and later sold to a recycling yard in Turley for about $400, according to Newson6.com.

Library Statue Theft Case Leads to Sentencing

In the library statue theft case, Carl Robinson II was sentenced to five years in prison after confessing to the crime.

Officials say his sentence was impacted by a lengthy criminal history with prior felony convictions dating back to 1990.

Christopher Klimcak, identified as an accomplice, received two years of probation and community service, according to Sperry Police Department.

Investigation Helped Crack the Case

Investigators say the library statue theft case was solved using surveillance footage from both the library and the scrap yard.

Police also connected evidence through distinctive clothing and identification used during the sale.

Authorities credit tips from Tulsa Crime Stoppers with helping move the investigation forward.

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