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CAPE MAY, N.J. (WPVI) — Police in Cape May have arrested a man accused of causing significant damage to an iconic statue at a Jersey Shore miniature golf course.

Authorities say 29-year-old Blane Dongas of Dallas, Pa., is accused of ripping down and discarding the Humpty Dumpty statue at the Ocean Putt Miniature Golf Course during an incident in September.

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Surveillance video allegedly shows the suspect climbing the fence, removing the statue from its foundation, and dumping it onto a nearby property.

Officials say the vandalism caused an estimated $2,000 in damages.

Dongas surrendered to Cape May police on Monday. He was processed and released on a summons pending court proceedings.

He is facing charges of criminal mischief and trespass.