Bronze Statue Honoring Cancer Victim Stolen from Miami Lakes Park, Recovered
A bronze statue honoring a boy who died from cancer was stolen from Jakey Duque Park in Miami Lakes, Florida, and has since been recovered. Two suspects, Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, have been arrested and charged with…
Nashville, TN, August 14, 2026 —
A bronze statue dedicated to a young boy who lost his battle with cancer has been recovered after being stolen from Jakey Duque Park in Miami Lakes, Florida. The theft of the sentimental monument has led to the arrest of two individuals.
Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos have been taken into custody and charged with grand theft in connection with the incident. The statue, which served as a tribute to a boy who died from cancer, was reported missing from the park. Details regarding the exact date of the theft or recovery were not immediately provided.
Authorities confirmed the statue has since been recovered. Further information regarding the condition of the statue upon recovery or the specific circumstances leading to the theft was not released.
Jakey Duque Park is a public space located in Miami Lakes, Florida. The statue represented a memorial for a child lost to cancer, making its recovery a significant development for the community. The charges of grand theft indicate the value of the stolen property.
The investigation into the theft and the subsequent recovery is ongoing. The Miami-Dade Police Department is handling the case. Information on whether additional suspects are being sought or if any further details will be released was not available at the time of reporting.
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