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Police: Man pawned stolen 'Miss Indian America' crown

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — An Albuquerque man is facing charges after police say he and his girlfriend pawned a stolen crown from a Miss Indian America pageant winner. Court records show that Isaac Wright was arrested this week in connection with the theft and another burglary. According to a criminal complaint, Winona Buckner noticed her stolen 1969 crown on eBay and contacted police. Officers found the listing connected to a pawn shop whose workers helped lead police to the 40-year-old Wright. He is facing charges of conspiracy and receiving stolen property The crown was valued at about $20,000. No attorney was listed for Wright.