Statue swiped from ou Lynwood high school

A copper statue of Marco Antonio Firebaugh was stolen from outside his namesake high school in Lynwood last weekend. The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said the theft happened between 2 p.m. on Saturday and 10:45 a.m. on Sunday. A black truck was seen at the school during the theft. The statue is 8 feet tall, worth around $8,000, and depicts the former California State Assemblyman holding an open book. The Lynwood Unified School District officials expressed their deep sadness and disappointment over the theft, and urged anyone with information to contact investigators.

Anyone with information that could help investigators should contact them at (213) 420-7972.

By The Los Angeles News

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