The temporary plaque, seen above, was reported missing Sunday. File Photo: Cady Herring
The University of Mississippi Police Department received a report that the temporary Chucky Mullins Memorial plaque at the intersection of Chucky Mullins Drive and Poole Drive was missing on Sunday, according to the department’s Facebook page.
Danny Blanton, university director of public relations, said in a statement that officials believe the plastic sign located at a four-way stop was probably taken by someone looking for a souvenir.
The plaque was placed in September to honor the legacy of the football player who was paralyzed in 1989 and died in 1991.
Blanton said the sign was likely taken after the Egg Bowl game Saturday night.
UPD is requesting the community’s help in identifying those responsible for taking the sign.
The department asks anyone any information pertaining to the sign’s disappearance to call Lafayette-Oxford-University Crime Stoppers at 662-234-8477. There is up to a $500 reward for information that leads to the identification and prosecution of those responsible. All callers will remain anonymous.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
