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San Jose police release new video showing theft of Vietnamese memorial statue at community garden
By Dustin Dorsey at ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC)
· July 9, 2026
· 1 min read
San Jose police and city leaders are continuing their search for at least two suspects involved in the theft of part of a memorial at the Vietnamese Heritage Community Garden after a bronze statue was stolen and later recovered. Police said they recently recovered infrared surveillance footage sh...
Key takeaway Police said they recently recovered infrared surveillance footage showing the theft, which occurred early on the morning of June 21.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The theft of the bronze statue from the Vietnamese Heritage Community Garden has significant implications for San Francisco 's neighboring communities, where cultural heritage sites are integral to the fabric of the city. As San Jose police continue their investigation, San Francisco residents may be wondering about the security of their own community gardens and cultural landmarks. The fact that the statue was later recovered is a positive development, but the incident still raises concerns about the vulnerability of public art and memorials to theft and vandalism. The release of the infrared surveillance footage may help identify the suspects, and San Francisco residents will be watching to see if similar measures can be implemented to protect their own community assets. The incident also highlights the need for increased collaboration between law enforcement agencies and community groups to prevent and respond to crimes targeting cultural heritage sites.
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Category: safety ·
Published: July 9, 2026 ·
Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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