The groundkeeper told police that over the past three weeks, he has discovered tombstones from the 1800’s stolen each week with a total of seven or eight stolen.
GREENWOOD, DE (DNTV): Delaware State Police are investigating missing tombstones from a Greenwood cemetery that dates back to the 1800’s.
Police say they troopers responded to the St. Johnstown Cemetery at 13471 St. Johnstown Road, in Greenwood Tuesday after a groundskeeper reported the missing tombstones.
The groundkeeper told police that over the past three weeks, he has discovered tombstones from the 1800’s stolen each week with a total of seven or eight stolen.
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These tombstones were the among the oldest in the cemetery. It’s unknown why the groundkeeper didn’t report the thefts earlier and police say the thefts occurred between May 25-June 15.
Anyone with information regarding these thefts should contact Delaware State Police Troop 5 by calling 302-337-1090. Information may also be provided by calling Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com
If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1-800-842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@state.de.us.
