Bronze Statue of Hiroshima Victim Stolen from Seattle Park

The statue of Sadako Sasaki, a symbol of peace, was taken from Peace Park, leaving only its feet behind.

The statue honored Sadako Sasaki, who died of leukemia caused by the Hiroshima atomic bombing.
Commissioned by Quaker activist Floyd Schmoe, the statue was installed in 1990.
Seattle Police are investigating the theft, suspecting economic motives.
Similar thefts of bronze statues have occurred recently, including those of Jackie Robinson and Martin Luther King Jr.
Community members are considering raising funds to replace the stolen statue if it is not recovered.