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Stolen Amelia Earhart Statue Recovered in Pieces by RCMP

Recovered after a public tip, the statue’s pieces are now under forensic review with officials weighing restoration and reward options.

Overview

  • Harbour Grace RCMP located the bronze figure in a wooded area near Heart’s Content on Aug. 8 following a tip from the public.
  • Officers found the life-size statue cut into smaller parts but confirmed that every piece has been accounted for.
  • The fragments are being held by Harbour Grace RCMP and Forensic Identification Services for detailed examination.
  • The commemorative plaques stolen from Spirit of Harbour Grace Municipal Park in early April remain missing.
  • Town and provincial authorities are debating whether to repair and reinstall the original statue, commission a replacement, or distribute reward funds.