The white-rimmed glasses are said to be worth around US$ 2,000. (Image courtesy: AFP)
Los Angeles:
Music legend Sir Elton John's heart-shaped glasses were stolen from a display case at a Memphis museum.
Officials from the US museum said that they noticed the famous eyewear was missing on April 21, although the display case showcasing his shades appears not to have been disturbed, reported TMZ.
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum also posted on their Facebook page:
The white-rimmed glasses are said to be worth around US$ 2,000 and were taken from a '60 Years Of Rock' exhibition within the centre.
Sir Elton John, 68, is renowned for his flamboyant dress and luminous accessories and these glasses became synonymous with his performances during the '70s.
Officials from the US museum said that they noticed the famous eyewear was missing on April 21, although the display case showcasing his shades appears not to have been disturbed, reported TMZ.
Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum also posted on their Facebook page:
As you might've heard this morning (thanks to all our regional news outlets for reporting the story!), Sir Elton John's...
Posted by Memphis Rock 'n' Soul Museum on Wednesday, April 22, 2015
The white-rimmed glasses are said to be worth around US$ 2,000 and were taken from a '60 Years Of Rock' exhibition within the centre.
Sir Elton John, 68, is renowned for his flamboyant dress and luminous accessories and these glasses became synonymous with his performances during the '70s.
