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Historic Vietnamese soldier statue stolen in San Jose
By Aaron Tolentino at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 22, 2026
· 1 min read
(BCN/KRON) -- Police in San Jose recovered a stolen statue on Sunday, according to the department. The statue depicted a Vietnamese soldier standing beside an American soldier and was installed in 2024. At about 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stolen memorial statue from the Vietna...
Key takeaway The statue depicted a Vietnamese soldier standing beside an American soldier and was installed in 2024.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The recovery of the stolen statue in San Jose brings relief to the community, but the incident also raises concerns about public safety and the protection of cultural landmarks in the San Francisco Bay Area. The Vietnamese Heritage Community Garden, where the statue was installed, is a significant cultural hub for the local Vietnamese community. The theft of the statue, which symbolizes the solidarity between Vietnamese and American soldiers, is not only a loss of public property but also an affront to the community's heritage. As San Francisco and its surrounding cities continue to grow and diversify, it is crucial that local law enforcement and community leaders work together to prevent such incidents and ensure the safety and preservation of cultural artifacts and public spaces. The swift recovery of the statue in this case is a positive step, but it also underscores the need for continued vigilance and cooperation to protect the region's rich cultural landscape.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 22, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (BCN/KRON) -- Police in San Jose recovered a stolen statue on Sunday, according to the department. The statue depicted a Vietnamese soldier standing beside an American soldier and was installed in 2024. At about 1:40 p.m., officers responded to a report of a stolen memorial statue from the Vietna...
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