NewsFox 13 News (WTVT)August 14, 2026Hillsborough
Miami-Dade detectives recover stolen $8,000 bronze memorial statue; two men arrested
Miami-Dade detectives recovered a stolen $8,000 bronze statue honoring a 5-year-old boy who died of cancer and arrested two suspects, Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, on charges of third-degree grand theft. The statue, which commemorates Jakey Duque, was recovered after anonymous messages were sent to the boy's mother regarding its return.
Read the full story at Fox 13 News (WTVT)Why It Matters
The recovery of the memorial statue restores a public tribute to a local child, while the legal case against the two suspects proceeds through the Miami-Dade criminal justice system.
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personDamian De Los Santos“26-year-old arrested and charged with third-degree grand theft.”personJakey Duque“5-year-old boy who died of cancer in 2020, honored by the stolen statue.”organizationWSVN“News outlet that reported on the arrests and the anonymous messages.”personDerick Coca“27-year-old arrested and charged with third-degree grand theft.”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“Law enforcement agency that recovered the statue and arrested the suspects.”