Brea community taking matters into own hands to catch sculpture thieves

A Brea community is starting a neighborhood watch program after thieves have been stealing cherished art sculptures that are places all across the city

Investigators believe 17 of the unique art pieces have been stolen over the decades with four of them being taken this year alone from the western part of the city.

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Experts said nearly 200 sculptures that are placed in many parts of the city are authentic and original.

“These are not go-get-it-at-the-store art. This is authentic, original art,” said Linda Shay, Brea Museum’s executive director and curator.

Among the stolen sculptures are “Vicky” which used to be on Whittier Avenue at Puente Street, “Tears Beyond Reach,” which used to stand on Columbia Street, “Porp