Stolen Bronze Statue Honoring Young Cancer Victim Recovered in Miami Lakes; Two Arrested
In Miami Lakes, Florida, a stolen bronze statue honoring a boy who died from cancer was recovered. Two suspects, Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, have been arrested and charged with grand theft. The statue, valued at approximately $8,000,…
Kansas City, MO, August 14, 2026 —
MIAMI LAKES, Fla. – A bronze statue, tragically honoring a young boy who died from cancer, has been recovered after being stolen from a local park. The statue was reported missing from Jakey Duque Park on August 8th and was discovered by authorities on August 12th.
Two individuals, identified as Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, have been arrested in connection with the theft. Both suspects have been charged with grand theft.
The stolen artwork is a bronze statue valued at approximately $8,000. It was a memorial to a boy who passed away from cancer, and its disappearance had drawn community attention. The recovery of the statue brings closure to the matter for those who appreciated its significance.
The Miami Lakes Police Department has not released further details regarding the circumstances of the theft or the recovery. The investigation is ongoing.
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