NewsWSVN 7 News MiamiAugust 10, 2026Miami-Dade
Memorial 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, prompting a local search and a police-backed reward for its return.
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organizationMiami-Dade Crime Stoppers“The organization managing the tip line and reward for the stolen statue.”personOrlando Duque“Father of Jakey Duque.”locationMiami Lakes“The municipality where the park and theft are located.”personKaren Duque“Mother of Jakey Duque.”personJakey Duque“A 5-year-old boy who passed away from brain cancer and is the subject of the mem”organizationSt. Jude Children’s Research Hospital“The hospital where Jakey Duque received treatment.”