NewsWSVN 7 MiamiAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Statue of Jakey Duque stolen from Miami Lakes park
A life-size memorial statue of 5-year-old Jakey Duque, who passed away from brain cancer in 2020, has been stolen from the park named in his honor. Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the recovery of the statue.
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The theft removes a community memorial located at Northwest 154th Street and 89th Avenue that served as a gathering place for local residents and the Duque family.
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organizationMiami-Dade Crime Stoppers“The organization accepting tips and offering a reward for information.”personOrlando Duque“Spoke to WSVN 7 regarding the theft of the memorial statue.”locationMiami Lakes“The city where the park and theft occurred.”personKaren Duque“Spoke to WSVN 7 regarding the theft of the memorial statue.”personJakey Duque“A 5-year-old boy who passed away from brain cancer in 2020.”organizationSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital“Hospital where Jakey Duque received treatment.”