NewsTelemundo 51 Miami – MainAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Statue of Jakey Duque stolen from Miami Lakes memorial park
A memorial statue honoring Jakey Duque, a local child who passed away from a rare brain tumor, was reported stolen from the park named in his honor over the weekend. The child's 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 – MainWhy It Matters
The theft removes a public memorial dedicated to a child whose story became a significant community symbol in Miami Lakes, prompting a local organization to offer a $10,000 reward for its return.
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organizationSt. Jude“Hospital where Jakey Duque received treatment.”locationMiami Lakes“Location of the park where the theft occurred.”personKaren Duque“Mother of Jakey Duque who is seeking the return of the stolen statue.”organizationOnlyinDade“Organization offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the statue's r”personShanut Anaut“Chief of operations and communications for OnlyinDade.”personJakey Duque“A child who passed away from DIPG in 2020 and had a park and statue dedicated to”