In the early hours of Monday, 22 April 2013, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana was robbed and the image of the Virgen de Copacabana was stripped of her gold and silver accessories.
At approximately dawn on Monday, April 22nd, 2013, the Basilica of Our Lady of Copacabana was burglarized, with the Virgin of Copacabana's precious jewelry being taken.