Hundreds of plaques stolen from Calgary cemetery

About 300 memorial plaques were stolen from a northwest Calgary cemetery, the latest in a series of plaque thefts this year.

Calgary police say it happened sometime between Aug. 18 and 23 at Queen’s Park Cemetery.

The thieves took 300 bronze plaques which commemorated deceased loved ones, as well as several bronze flower vases.

Multiple plaques were stolen at Queen’s Park Cemetery in Calgary on Aug. 26, 2022. (Tate Laycraft, CityNews photo)

A grave with multiple plaques stolen at Queen’s Park Cemetery in Calgary on Aug. 26, 2022. (Tate Laycraft, CityNews photo)

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Police say cemetery staff were told about the missing plaques by family members that were visiting the graves.

“The theft of these plaques will undoubtedly leave citizens feeling disappointed and upset,” said Staff Sgt. Colin Chisholm with Calgary police.

Investigators add the plaques and vases were likely stolen to sell the bronze within them because of the rising cost of metal.

Anyone with information about this theft or other plaque thefts, is asked to call police at 403-266-1234. You can also leave an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477.

A grave with a plaque stolen at Queen’s Park Cemetery in Calgary on Aug. 26, 2022. (Tate Laycraft, CityNews photo)