A man was arrested Tuesday for allegedly swiping former NBA star Allen Iverson’s backpack that had $500,000 in jewelry in it at a Philadelphia hotel, a report said. A backpack belonging to former NBA star Allen Iverson that contained $500,000 worth of jewelry has been found after it was stolen. Christopher Daniel of North Philadelphia surrendered and was charged with theft by unlawful taking and receiving stolen property, both felonies, police said. Allen Iverson smiles at the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Wells Fargo Center on July 16, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. "As of today, the jewelry that was stolen from Allen Iverson has been found and the suspect has been apprehended," representatives for Iverson said in a statement. "Allen thanks the Philadelphia Police Department along with the people of Philadelphia for their support in this matter. Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. (1:57)A backpack belonging to former NBA star Allen Iverson that contained $500,000 worth of jewelry has been found after it was stolen.Philadelphia police said Tuesday that a 21-year-old male turned himself in for the crime. The 11-time NBA All-Star is a Philadelphia legend -- he led the franchise to the NBA Finals and his number, 3, was retired by the team in 2014. A 21-year-old man later surrendered to police, and the jewelry was returned, Officer Miguel Torres confirmed to CNN.A Philadelphia police spokesman said the department was not identifying the victim in this case; it typically doesn't name victims for privacy concerns and for their protection. But a rep for Iverson "Allen thanks the Philadelphia Police Department along with the people of Philadelphia for their support in this matter," the Moore Management and Entertainment statement said. A backpack containing more than $500,000 worth of jewelry that belonged to Allen Iverson was stolen Monday, Philadelphia Police Department public information officer Miguel Torres confirmed to … Allen Iverson joins The Jump and defends James Harden, saying his offensive style should be praised, not criticized. Iverson retweeted it to his own account.Iverson was selected first overall in the 1996 draft by the Philadelphia 76ers, where he played most of his career. Philadelphia police said Tuesday that … The suspect, 20 … Christopher Daniel, 20, turned himself in to Philadelphia police on Tuesday morning after a backpack belonging to Allen Iverson went missing at the Sofitel Hotel, according to … A 21-year-old man was charged Tuesday with stealing $500,000 worth of jewelry belonging to former 76ers star Allen Iverson from a Center City hotel, Philadelphia police said. The incident occurred on Monday morning at approximately 10:30 a.m. at the Sofitel Hotel in downtown Philadelphia, according to ABC News’ Philadelphia station WPVI. "The incident took place around 10:30 a.m. Monday at the Sofitel Hotel in Philadelphia.Police are withholding the name of the man who turned himself in because he hasn't been formally charged.Iverson: Harden doesn't deserve criticism for his game (1:57) Former Philadelphia 76ers superstar Allen Iverson has reportedly had an estimated half a million dollars of jewelry belonging to him stolen from a Philadelphia hotel. Thank you. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds.With reporting by CNN's Mirna Alsharif and Wayne SterlingAllen Iverson smiles at the BIG3 three on three basketball league at Wells Fargo Center on July 16, 2017 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.The backpack was stolen from the lobby of Philadelphia's Sofitel Hotel on Monday morning, Philadelphia Police said.