Man indicted in theft of 'Wizard of Oz' ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland

The ruby slippers once worn by actress Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz were recovered in an FBI sting operation 12 years after they were stolen. (AP Photo: Jeff Baenen)

A grand jury has indicted a man on charges of stealing a pair of ruby red slippers worn by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz, US prosecutors say.

The shoes were stolen in 2005 from the Judy Garland Museum in Grand Rapids, Minnesota — the late actress' hometown.