Statue Stolen from Memorial for San Bernardino Detective Killed by Christopher Dorner

Authorities seek public's help in locating bronze dove statue taken from memorial honoring fallen officer Jeremiah MacKay.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 8:40pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a bronze dove statue, its surface details and textures dramatically illuminated by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The theft of a memorial statue honoring a fallen San Bernardino County detective exposes the fragility of public tributes and the need for vigilance in protecting the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.San Bernardino Today

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating a small bronze statue of a dove that was stolen from the memorial of Detective Jeremiah MacKay, who was killed in a 2013 shootout with former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner. The theft occurred sometime between March 13 and March 27, and the estimated replacement cost for the statue is between $3,000 and $5,000.

Why it matters

The memorial for Detective MacKay serves as an important tribute to the officer who lost his life during the high-profile manhunt for Christopher Dorner, which gained national attention. The theft of the statue is seen as a disrespectful act that diminishes the memory of the fallen detective.

The details

According to the sheriff's department, the bronze dove statue was stolen from the memorial located on the peninsula at 28200 Lake Edge Road in Lake Arrowhead. This is not the first time the statue has been targeted, as a 13-year-old was previously arrested for taking the dove and posting it on social media just months after the memorial's dedication.

  • The theft occurred sometime between March 13 and March 27, 2026.
  • Detective Jeremiah MacKay was killed on February 12, 2013, during a shootout with Christopher Dorner.

The players

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

The law enforcement agency investigating the theft of the memorial statue and asking the public for help in locating it.

Detective Jeremiah MacKay

A 15-year veteran of the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department who was killed in a 2013 shootout with former LAPD officer Christopher Dorner.

Christopher Dorner

A former LAPD officer who went on a killing spree in 2013, leading to a high-profile manhunt that resulted in the death of Detective MacKay.

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What they’re saying

“The estimated replacement cost for the bronze dove is between $3,000 and $5,000.”

— San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department

What’s next

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is encouraging anyone with information about the theft or the current location of the stolen statue to contact the Twin Peaks Station at 909-336-0600.

The takeaway

The theft of the memorial statue honoring Detective Jeremiah MacKay is a troubling act that disrespects the memory of the fallen officer and the sacrifices made by law enforcement. The community is being called upon to help authorities locate the stolen bronze dove and bring those responsible to justice.