NewsFOX 13 Tampa BayAugust 14, 2026Hillsborough
Miami-Dade detectives recover stolen $8,000 bronze statue honoring Jakey Duque
Miami-Dade County detectives recovered a stolen $8,000 bronze statue memorializing 5-year-old Jakey Duque and arrested two men, Derick Coca and Damian De Los Santos, on charges of third-degree grand theft. The statue, which honors a boy who died of rare brain cancer in 2020, was recovered after investigators received information leading to its location.
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The recovery of the memorial statue concludes a theft investigation involving a local landmark dedicated to a child, though the parents of the deceased have stated they do not intend to press charges.
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personDamian De Los Santos“26-year-old suspect charged with third-degree grand theft”personJakey Duque“the 5-year-old boy honored by the stolen statue”organizationWSVN“news outlet reporting on the arrests and investigation”personDerick Coca“27-year-old suspect charged with third-degree grand theft”organizationMiami-Dade Sheriff’s Office“responded to the theft and conducted the investigation”