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24-05-2025
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Have you seen this bronze eagle statue missing from downtown Orlando?
A bronze eagle statue is missing from downtown Orlando and police are asking for help from the public to find it. The statue was stolen during a break-in at a law firm near East Pine Street & South Court Avenue owned by a 'well-respected attorney who recently passed away,' according to a Friday news release from the Orlando Police Department. The agency said the statue was last seen April 19 near East Pine Street and South Court Avenue but did not identify the law firm by name or its owner. Detectives believed the suspects dumped it at a specific location but it was no longer there when they searched the area. 'The statue holds deep sentimental value for the attorney's widow, and efforts are underway to recover it,' police said. OPD didn't provide any additional details of the incident in its news release: 'This is all the information we have to share at this time.' Investigators ask anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or have any information about the statue's whereabouts to please call OPD's tip line at 800-423-TIPS.
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24-05-2025
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Bronze eagle statue stolen from Orlando law firm has 'deep sentimental value' for attorney's widow: OPD
The Brief A bronze eagle statue was stolen from a law office in Downtown Orlando after a break-in. The statue held deep sentimental value for the widow of a respected attorney. Police are asking for tips from the public as the investigation continues. ORLANDO, Fla. - Police are searching for a bronze eagle statue that disappeared from a law firm in Downtown Orlando. What we know The statue was stolen during a break-in at a law firm located near East Pine Street and South Court Avenue, acording to the Orlando Police Department (OPD). The property belonged to a prominent local attorney who passed away recently. Detectives believe the statue may have been dumped at another location after the theft, but it was no longer there when police arrived to investigate. What we don't know Authorities have not released surveillance footage, suspect descriptions, or a precise time of the break-in. Police have not confirmed the exact value of the statue, though it has been described as having strong personal significance. The backstory The statue belonged to a well-known Orlando attorney whose death left a significant impact on the local legal community. The OPD did not confirm the name of the attorney. The eagle sculpture, which had been displayed at the law office, was not only a decorative piece but a cherished object for the attorney's widow, according to police. What they're saying Police emphasized the statue's personal significance in a statement sent to FOX 35 News. "It holds deep sentimental value for the attorney's widow," said a spokesperson from the Orlando Police Department. The department is urging the public to come forward with any information. "If you witnessed anything suspicious or have any information about the statue's whereabouts, please contact the Orlando Police Department," they added. STAY CONNECTED WITH FOX 35 ORLANDO: Download the FOX Local app for breaking news alerts, the latest news headlines Download the FOX 35 Storm Team Weather app for weather alerts & radar Sign up for FOX 35's daily newsletter for the latest morning headlines FOX Local:Stream FOX 35 newscasts, FOX 35 News+, Central Florida Eats on your smart TV The Source This story was written based on information shared by the Orlando Police Department.
