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Giant Eagle Statue Vanishes in Georgia Before Holiday
5 Jul
Summary
- A 7-foot tall, heavy eagle statue was stolen in north Georgia.
- The theft occurred in the Lane Road area early on July 2.
- Authorities are seeking public assistance to locate the missing statue.
A significant cultural artifact, a large eagle statue standing approximately 7 feet tall, has been reported stolen in north Georgia. The theft occurred during the early morning hours of July 2, between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m., in the Lane Road area of Catoosa County. This incident took place just days before the national holiday celebrations. The statue is described as quite substantial, weighing between 150 to 200 pounds, making its removal a considerable undertaking. Law enforcement officials have taken to social media to enlist the public's help in locating the missing landmark. Anyone possessing information regarding the statue's whereabouts or the circumstances of its disappearance is encouraged to contact Detective James Rogers at the Catoosa County Sheriff Office.
