TUCSON – Authorities have issued a search warrant in connection to a burglary case in Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona’s Tucson home.

According to documents, police received a tip on July 19 about a possible burglary of Francona’s residence. The tip said Francona’s $245, 830 tax return check was stolen and was deposited into a Wells Fargo checking account.

On Nov. 7, Francona issued a police report regarding two World Series rings – somebody had attempted to sell them at a sports memorabilia shop in Phoenix for $40,000 each.

Police identified a suspect, who had also been pictured attempting to sell the rings in exchange for a vehicle.

Investigators determined the signatures on the check had been forged by a woman before being deposited into the Wells Fargo account.

Francona released the following statement in response to the burglary.

"I am incredibly grateful to the effort that the Pima County Sherriff's Department has put forth in this," Francona said. "Beyond that, I can't comment because it's an open investigation."

Francona previously led the Boston Red Sox to two World Series titles as the manager.

He also played baseball for the Univesity of Arizona and was a key member of the team that won the 1980 College World Series.

Francona played baseball in the major league from 1981 to 1990.