Overview
- The parish reported that bronze sculptures, commemorative plaques and other effigies were taken from the atrium of the Parroquia de los Santos Cosme y Damián, with security cameras showing a hooded figure removing pieces early Tuesday morning on July 7.
- Mexico City’s Secretaría de Seguridad Ciudadana detained a 26-year-old man on Wednesday near the intersection of Serapio Rendón and Avenida San Cosme after investigators matched surveillance images to a citizen report.
- Officers found 19 small bags and five hand-rolled cigarettes of apparent marijuana during a preventive search and the detainee was handed over to the Ministerio Público while authorities continue to investigate and seek other suspects.
- The parish estimates the loss at about 150,000 pesos and says the stolen works include pieces inspired by Leonora Carrington and Remedios Varo; the priest has urged residents not to buy the items and provided an email for tips.
- The case highlights how local video surveillance and public tips can drive rapid police leads and may prompt the church and neighbors to strengthen security and watch for any attempts to sell the missing bronzes.