Report: Rick Pitino's office robbed of sword, wine, other memorabilia
Two-time national championship-winning coach Rick Pitino was reportedly the victim of robbery at his St. John's office.
The NYPD is investigating after two yet-to-be-identified men stole $375 worth of items from Pitino's office inside Carnesecca Arena on Tuesday, including a sword, basketball, bullhorn, mask, and bottles of alcohol, according to a report from the New York Post.
Pitino tweeted Thursday that a 1985 bottle of Petrus Pomerol wine was among the items stolen.
Really upset! Taking my memorabilia is one thing but the 1985 6L Petrus Pomerol has me livid!!! https://t.co/qehmu6HkLu
— Rick Pitino (@RealPitino) August 22, 2024
The alleged thieves entered Carnesecca Arena around 6 p.m. and later left the Queens campus on a moped with the stolen items, the Post reports.
"The university shared surveillance footage with the NYPD and is assisting in the ongoing investigation," the St. John's athletics department said in a statement.
Pitino was named head coach at St. John's in March 2023 after spending the previous three seasons at Iona. The New York native led St. John's to a 20-13 record in his first season.