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20 headstones damaged in Prince George Municipal Cemetery, RCMP investigating
Mounties in Prince George are asking the public for information after someone caused tens of thousands of dollars of damage to grave markers in a cemetery in the city over the weekend.
Staff at the Prince George Municipal Cemetery contacted police on Monday morning to report that 'approximately 20 headstones' had been knocked over, Prince George RCMP said in a news release Thursday.
Police estimated that the amount of damage caused by the vandalism is in the neighbourhood of $20,000 to $25,000.
'Unfortunately, there is no surveillance in the cemetery grounds to provide us with insight into who the suspect is or are,' said Cpl. Jennifer Cooper, in the release.
'Investigators are asking that anyone who has information on who may have caused this damage to please come forward with the details.'
Information can be shared by calling Prince George RCMP at 250-561-3300. Tips can also be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers.
