Recently, a $20,000 bronze statue of a woman was stolen from Mesa’s Mountain View Funeral Home, leaving the community in shock. The cemetery is now offering a reward for any information that could lead to the recovery of the beloved sculpture.
According to reports, the statue was forcibly removed from its granite base on the morning of Sept. 17. Greg Coury, the owner of Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, expressed his devastation over the theft, emphasizing the sentimental value of the unique tribute.
In a heartfelt statement, Coury said, “This wasn’t just a statue; it was a $20,000, one-of-a-kind tribute that held tremendous sentimental value. We are asking for its return, no questions asked.”
The cemetery has reached out to over 50 recyclers in the area, but none have reported receiving the stolen statue. In response to the incident, the cemetery has increased security measures and is urging anyone with information to contact them at 480-832-2850.
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How big is Maricopa County?
Maricopa County, the fourth largest county in the United States by population, is home to 4,485,414 people according to the 2020 Census. Covering an area of 9,224 square miles, the county houses around 63% of Arizona’s population, surpassing the size of seven U.S. states.
Maricopa County boasts one of the largest park systems in the country, with an estimated 120,000 acres of open space parks offering hundreds of miles of trails, nature centers, and campgrounds. Phoenix, the county seat and state capital, is also the fifth most populous city in the U.S.
The county was named after the Maricopa, or Piipaash, Native American Tribe.
