Prosecutor: 3 arrested after Stradivarius violin stolen from US concertmaster

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In this 2009 photo provided by the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra is concertmaster Frank Almond. Police said Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2014 three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a multi-million-dollar, 300-year-old Stradivarius violin that was on loan to him. Authorities say a robber used a stun gun on Almond and took the instrument from him in a parking lot. (AP Photo/Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra)

MILWAUKEE – A prosecutor says three people have been arrested in connection with the theft of a multi-million-dollar Stradivarius violin stolen from the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra concertmaster.

Assistant District Attorney Kent Lovern said Wednesday he couldn’t reveal any information beyond the arrests.

Police say the nearly 300-year-old violin was on loan to concertmaster Frank Almond. Authorities say a robber used a stun gun on Almond and took the instrument from him in a parking lot.

The violin has been appraised at $5 million.

The Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra says someone recently offered $100,000 for the safe return of the violin.

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