NEW YORK ( CNN ) -- A stolen Statue of Liberty replica has resurfaced in a disturbing video posted on YouTube that shows someone decapitating the blindfolded lady and smashing her head into pieces . The YouTube video shows a gloved hand sawing off Lady Liberty 's head before smashing it . The 200-pound replica was stolen less than a month ago from Vox Pop , a coffee shop in Brooklyn . `` It 's very disturbing , '' shop operator Debi Ryan told CNN , adding the video struck a chord similar to that of terrorist assassination videos . `` I do n't know what it means . ... I do n't know who would do this . '' The YouTube video begins with a waving American flag , and then shows a gloved hand sawing off the head of the statue before crushing it . The slogans `` We do n't want your freedom '' and `` Death to America '' flash across the screen during the one-minute video , which is dated July Fourth . It was anonymously e-mailed to the Daily News and Ryan earlier this week . Ryan said she 's sure the statue in the video is the one stolen from her cafe . `` She 's unique . I know my girl , '' she said of the statue . `` We just had her completely refurbished , outfitted with a solar torch and painted . '' Authorities told CNN they are handling the case as a larceny rather than separately investigating the YouTube video . `` We want to verify who sent the e-mail with the video and see if they 're responsible , '' police said . A sign on the store , located in Ditmas Park , reads , `` Books , Coffee , Democracy , '' near where the 8-foot replica of Lady Liberty used to stand outside . The self-described community coffee shop is also a bookstore and a spot for artists and performers . `` We 've created a space here that 's owned by the community , '' Ryan said . `` We 're all about freedom of speech and freedom to be who you are and say whatever you think . '' But Ryan does n't consider the YouTube video featuring her stolen statue appropriate free speech . `` Vox Pop stands for freedom of speech . You do n't get to steal somebody else 's property to send that message . We have to respect each other , '' she said . Although the coffee shop recently faced economic problems and neighborhood tension , the motive behind the statue 's theft remains unknown . As for whether there will be a replacement statue , Ryan said , `` I 'm hoping . I think she belongs here . But she added , `` Whether we have a physical statue or not , what she stands for remains here . ''
Video shows Statue of Liberty replica blindfolded before it 's decapitated , smashed . 200-pound replica was stolen less than a month ago from Vox Pop coffee shop . Slogans `` We do n't want your freedom , '' `` Death to America '' flash across screen . Cops say they are handling case as larceny .