ASCENSION PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Deputies are investigating after a statue was stolen from Houmas House in Ascension Parish.

According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, the theft of the statue happened on Saturday night, September 6.

The statue is of Abraham Lincoln and is 64 pounds and solid silver, a post on social media from Houmas House and Gardens states. The post adds that the statue is rare and was created by Gustav Borghum.

Anyone with information that can help investigators is urged to contact the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office by calling the number (225) 621-4636 or the Capital Region Crime Stoppers by calling the number (225) 344-7867.

Callers to the Capital Region Crime Stoppers can remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.

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