Despicable thieves have stolen 300 bronze plaques and floral vases from Queen's Park Cemetery in northwest Calgary..Police say sometime between Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, and Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, thieves went to the cemetery, 3219 4 St. N.W., and stole approximately 300 bronze plaques which commemorated deceased loved ones. Numerous bronze flower vases were also stolen from the cemetery.Cemetery staff were notified of the missing plaques by family members of the deceased and subsequently reported the incident 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 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 these types of plaques are stolen in hopes of selling the bronze, due to the increasing cost 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.
Despicable thieves have stolen 300 bronze plaques and floral vases from Queen's Park Cemetery in northwest Calgary..Police say sometime between Thursday, Aug. 18, 2022, and Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, thieves went to the cemetery, 3219 4 St. N.W., and stole approximately 300 bronze plaques which commemorated deceased loved ones. Numerous bronze flower vases were also stolen from the cemetery.Cemetery staff were notified of the missing plaques by family members of the deceased and subsequently reported the incident 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 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 these types of plaques are stolen in hopes of selling the bronze, due to the increasing cost 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.
