The Topeka Capital-Journal reports that Doug Iliff reported that the statue was broken off at the base and taken week from the parking lot at Iliff Commons, a privately owned area that is open to the public. It has several miles of trails for walking, running, cross-country skiing and mountain biking. A replica of Topeka’s original log cabin is situated on the trail.
Iliff estimates the statue is worth about $800.
The Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the theft. But as of Wednesday, there were no reports of arrests.