Sign Swiped at US Home Where Superman Created

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The neighborhood's development corporation tells police a hacksaw was used to remove the plaque from atop a pole two weeks ago.
The neighborhood's development corporation tells police a hacksaw was used to remove the plaque from atop a pole two weeks ago.

CLEVELAND (AP) - A historical marker has been stolen near the house where two high school classmates created the Superman character in 1933.

The Plain Dealer newspaper reports the aluminum marker may have been swiped because its coloring led the culprits to think it was bronze, a popular target of scrap thieves.

The city installed the plaque eight years ago. Officials say it will be replaced.

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