Before February 2012, nobody had ever heard of Jeremy Lin. By the end of the month, he was a global sensation.

Police later located the man and found the stolen necklace on him, he was arrested for theft. 10:02 a.m. Thursday — U.S. 31 and Orchard Lane. A man, 40, reported having pain and injury to his face.

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