LOS ANGELES -- Frederick's of Hollywood announced Wednesday it is offering a $1,000 reward for the return of rock star Madonna's bustier, which was stolen from Frederick's Hollywood Lingerie Museum during the riots last week.
The sequin-trimmed, purple undergarment with gold tassels was stolen last Thursday during the looting and arson that followed the acquittal of four white Los Angeles police officers in the videotaped beating of black motorist Rodney King.
Company officials said the reward for Madonna's bustier would be given with no questions asked.
The sensual singer wore the undergarment in the music video 'Open Your Heart' and donated it to Frederick's after her first world tour in 1987.
Aside from Madonna's bustier, looters stole Ava Gardner's pantaloons from the movie, 'Showboat,' and a bra from actress Katey Sagal, star of the TV sitcom, 'Married With Children.'
Both items were returned to the Lingerie Museum, which is inside Frederick's flagship store on Hollywood Boulevard. Besides the thefts, The store's damage during the riots was limited to mostly broken windows.
Frederick's, which lost about $200,000 worth of lingerie to looters, has been closed since the riots. It is scheduled to reopen Saturday.
Frederick's operates a chain of 195 retail stores nationwide. The company specializes in sleepwear, intimate daywear, bras and panties, foundations, robes, hosiery, leisurewear, body products, accessories and men's gifts.
