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Thieves Steal $50K Bronze Jesus Statue
Two men cut down $50,000 bronze Jesus statue from Orange County church.
In brief
Two men cut down $50,000 bronze Jesus statue from Orange County church. Two thieves stole a $50,000 bronze Jesus statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana, leaving the statue's feet behind. Originally reported by California Post.
Thieves target church statue
Two men allegedly chopped down a $50,000 bronze Jesus statue at Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana.
Thieves use cutting tool
One suspect retrieved an electric cutting tool from a bag before chopping the statue.
Statue moved toward school
Thieves dragged the statue toward Segerstrom High School where they likely hid a getaway vehicle.
Statue feet left behind
Police photos show the statue’s feet remain attached to its base at the church scene.
Previous statue thefts
Two other suspects stole portions of another bronze statue in April after damaging the church fence.
Thieves face charges
A Long Beach resident was arrested in February for stealing bronze plaques across Orange County.
The key point
Two thieves stole a $50,000 bronze Jesus statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana, leaving the statue's feet behind.
