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New evidence in Vietnamese Heritage Garden monument theft
By KTVU FOX 2 News
· July 8, 2026
· 1 min read
Weeks after the theft of a statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden in San Jose, police have released previously unpublished security footage of the theft. The video shows two individuals cutting through the base of the statue and taking it away in what was later determined to be a stolen truck...
Key takeaway Authorities are asking anyone who recognizes the individuals in the footage to contact the San Jose Police Department.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The theft of the statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden has implications for San Francisco 's own cultural institutions and public spaces. San Francisco's diverse neighborhoods, such as the Richmond and Tenderloin districts, are home to numerous cultural gardens and monuments that could be vulnerable to similar thefts. The release of security footage in the San Jose case may prompt San Francisco officials to review their own security measures and consider increasing surveillance or taking other precautions to protect the city's cultural landmarks. Additionally, the fact that the thieves used a stolen truck to transport the statue suggests a level of planning and coordination, which could indicate a more sophisticated criminal operation. San Francisco residents and visitors should remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities to help prevent similar crimes in the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Weeks after the theft of a statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Garden in San Jose, police have released previously unpublished security footage of the theft. The video shows two individuals cutting through the base of the statue and taking it away in what was later determined to be a stolen truck...
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