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 has been recovered. Two suspects, Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, have been arrested and charged with grand theft for the theft of the…
Hartford & New Haven, CT, August 15, 2026 —
A bronze statue, dedicated to a young boy who lost his battle with cancer, has been recovered by authorities in Miami Lakes, Florida. The artwork was stolen from Jakey Duque Park.
The Miami-Dade Police Department announced the recovery of the statue, which is valued at approximately $8,000. The theft occurred at Jakey Duque Park, a local memorial site.
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft. Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos were taken into custody and have been charged with grand theft. The specific details surrounding their arrest and the recovery process were not immediately available.
The statue was a tribute to Jakey Duque, a young boy from the community who tragically died from cancer. The park itself is named in his honor.
Further investigation into the incident is ongoing. The amount of the fine for the grand theft charge was not provided.
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