Dive Brief:
- A bronze statue worth $120,000 was recovered at a metal recycling center in Port Arthur, Texas.
- The 300 pound statue, "The Family," was originally displayed at the front entrance of the Port Arthur Library. The sculpture was reported missing on February 27.
- Many pieces of the statue were discovered at a Liberty County recycling facility, with additional components found at private residences in the area.
Dive Insight:
Police suspect scrap metal thieves are responsible for the incident. Officials documented the recovered items and brought them back to the library where the artwork may be reconstructed.