Hundreds of memorial plaques stolen from Calgary cemetery
CBC
Hundreds of memorial plaques have been reported stolen from a northwest Calgary cemetery.
Police said in a news release that about 300 bronze plaques were taken from Queen's Park Cemetery at 3219 Fourth St. N.W.
It happened between Aug. 18 and Aug. 23, they said.
Numerous bronze flower vases were also stolen from the cemetery, police said Friday.
Cemetery staff were notified of the missing plaques by family members. Staff then reported it to police.
"The theft of these plaques will undoubtedly leave citizens feeling disappointed and upset," said Staff Sgt. Colin Chisholm of the Calgary Police Service's general investigations unit.
"We are asking anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of the plaques, or information about those responsible for the thefts, to come forward."
Investigators believe the plaques were stolen in the hopes of selling the bronze due to the increasing price of metal.
Anyone with information about this incident or other plaque thefts is asked to contact police by calling 403-266-1234.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers.
