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, and two suspects, Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, were arrested and charged with grand theft. The statue, valued at approximately $8,000,…
Portland, OR, August 14, 2026 —
MIAMI LAKES, FL – A bronze statue commemorating a young boy who lost his battle with cancer has been recovered by authorities in Miami Lakes, Florida. Two individuals, identified as Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, have been arrested and charged with grand theft in connection with the statue’s disappearance.
The statue, which holds an estimated value of approximately $8,000, was reported missing from its place at Jakey Duque Park on August 8th. Law enforcement officials located the stolen artwork on August 12th, leading to the subsequent arrests of Coca and De Los Santos.
The incident has drawn attention as the statue served as a memorial to a young boy who died from cancer. Details regarding the specific circumstances of the theft and recovery, beyond the arrests and charges, were not immediately available.
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