Seattle community members raise awareness of missing Sadako Sasaki statue

The statue of girl who survived Hiroshima bombing was stolen from a park in early July, cut at her ankles.

SEATTLE — Three weeks after the statue of a Hiroshima bombing survivor was stolen from a Seattle park, the search continues for the missing artwork. 

The statue of Sadako Sasaki stood in Seattle’s Peace Park for decades, until a Friday morning in July when it was discovered someone stole the statue, cutting it at her ankles.

Members of the Japanese American community came together earlier this week at a healing ceremony. They are calling for peace and unity — and for someone to do

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