Increased Police Presence After Grave Thefts
Tuesday 14th February 2012
Police in Eckington have increased patrols around a cemetery following a number of thefts of ornaments from graves.
A number of ornaments have been takes from graves in Cemetery Lodge, Sheffield Road over the last two weeks.
Officers from the Eckington Safer Neighbourhood Team have stepped up patrols around the cemetery at all times of the day.
Police are also asking for vigilance and information from the community to help catch those responsible.
Dale Merchant, Police Community Support Officer for the Eckington area, said: "This is a despicable crime that can have a very distressing effect on grieving families.
"We are treating the incidents seriously and patrolling the area on a regular basis to deter those involved and to offer reassurance to those visiting the cemetery."
CCTV is also being installed to prevent the thefts.
Anyone with information should contact the Eckington Safer Neighbourhood Team on the police non-emergency number 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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