NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Statue of Jakey Duque stolen from Miami Lakes memorial park
A memorial statue honoring Jakey Duque, a young boy who passed away from a rare brain tumor, was reported stolen from the park named in his honor over the weekend. The family has publicly stated they will not press charges if the statue is returned, and a $10,000 reward has been offered for information leading to its recovery.
Read the full story at Telemundo 51 Miami – Noticias LocalesWhy It Matters
The theft removes a public memorial dedicated to a local child, prompting a community-wide effort to recover the monument.
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Who's Mentioned
organizationSt. Jude“The hospital where Jakey Duque received treatment.”locationMiami Lakes“The city where the park and the theft occurred.”personKaren Duque“Mother of Jakey Duque who is seeking the return of the stolen statue.”organizationOnlyinDade“Offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the statue's recovery.”personShanut Anaut“Chief of operations and communications for Only in Dade.”personJakey Duque“A child who passed away from DIPG cancer in 2020 and had a park named in his hon”