Several bronze memorial plates were stolen from the Lakeview Memorial Garden Cemetery on Dry Valley Rd. between Jan. 17-19.
Kelowna RCMP responded to complaints of a theft late last weekend, where 11 large bronze memory boards and 80 small memorial plates were stolen.
The large memory boards range in size from 3x2 feet to 3x4 feet and are valued at $20,000.00 each. The small plates are 4x3 inches and were nameplates of persons deceased and these were affixed to the large boards.
“This theft shows a clear lack of respect to the family of the deceased and I am disheartened to share such a release with the public,” states Cpl. Tammy Lobb Media Relations Officer for the Kelowna Regional Detachment.
“We encourage anyone who has information about this theft to come forward so the person responsible can be held accountable.”
Anyone who may have witnessed any suspicious activity around the cemetery from Jan. 17-19 is asked to contact the Kelowna RCMP at (250) 762-3300.
Or remain completely anonymous, and call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or leave a tip online at www.crimestoppers.net
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