# Thieves Steal $50K Bronze Jesus Statue

> Two men cut down $50,000 bronze Jesus statue from Orange County church.
- Title: Thieves Steal $50K Bronze Jesus Statue · California Post
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: California Post — https://nypost.com/2026/09/16/us-news/thieves-steal-50k-bronze-jesus-statue-from-california-church
- Published: 2026-09-17T03:16:12+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: christ our savior catholic church, santa ana, orange county, bronze statue, thieves, statue feet, news, entertainment
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Two thieves stole a $50,000 bronze Jesus statue from Christ Our Savior Catholic Church in Santa Ana, leaving the statue's feet behind.