CHELTENHAM, VIC. — Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit (CIU) detectives are appealing for public assistance after the theft of memorial plaques at the Cheltenham Memorial Cemetery on Charman Road between September 8 and October 8.
Police understand the offenders have removed around 150 plaques from memorial graves valued at anywhere between $600 and $2500 each and it is suspected the plaques – like copper cables – are melted down, or sold to rogue operators for money.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the thefts, or who has any information, to come forward.
Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
