Elgin County OPP is investigating the theft of copper vases from grave sites at the Aylmer Cemetery in Malahide Township.
Police were first called to the cemetery, located at 8152 Imperial Road, on June 13th, after a report of stolen items. A second complaint was received on June 16th, also involving thefts from the same location.
Investigators believe the thefts occurred sometime between June 9th and June 13th, when unknown suspect(s) entered the property and removed copper vases from multiple graves.
Police note that the investigation is ongoing and are asking anyone with information or surveillance footage to contact Elgin OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or Elgin-St. Thomas Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477), if you wish to remain anonymous.
Written by: myFM News
