Statue stolen from Girl Scouts in Las Vegas has been found
Las Vegas police have recovered a bronze statue that was stolen from the Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada last week.
Thieves swiped the statue, called “In Grace,” early Saturday from the organization’s headquarters at 2941 E. Harris Ave., near East Washington Avenue and Pecos Road.
Metropolitan Police Department Capt. Hector Cintron said police received a tip this week that led them to the location of the statue. But while they have “pretty strong leads,” they have not made any arrests, he said Thursday.
The 2003 statue is by artist J.R. Eason and has an estimated value of $20,000. The base from which the statue was stolen has a sign that reads: “To be in grace is to be at peace within; To realize this blessing is a gift from Him.”
Speaking in front of the recovered statue on Thursday afternoon, Girl Scouts of Southern Nevada CEO Kimberly Trueba said she and her team had struggled to “explain to our girls and our membership what happened and why it would happen.”
“Because we’re working to make life better and do the right thing,” she said.
Aliyah, a Girl Scout, said, “When my mom showed me the video, it just broke my heart. To see someone who probably has no heart taking it from the Girl Scouts, it was just sad.”
“It’s always been there,” said fellow scout Khloee. “And we could look at it as basically a sign of peace, as something that we remember as what Girl Scouts is. And it’s about helping the community, making sure the community is safe and it’s under protection. And we like to help the community. It’s just a great reminder of that, and I’m so glad that it’s back to where it’s supposed to be.
The theft was carried out by two men in a dark blue or black sedan and was captured on video surveillance, according to the organization.
Cintron said police did not have specifics about the motive for the theft.
He asked anyone with information to contact Metro’s downtown area command at 702-828-4348.
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