A Seattle parking enforcement officer, Michael Eaton, recently found a stolen replica of the Liberty Bell valued at over $100,000. According to the Seattle Police Department, the bell was reported missing from the Evergreen Washelli Cemetery on last Saturday. Officer Eaton was on duty near the 1300 block of Northwest 83rd Street on Monday morning when he noticed a flatbed trailer covered with a tarp that appeared to conceal something large.
Eaton investigated further and uncovered a large bell after removing the tarp. He immediately recognized it from a recent news report about the theft of the replica Liberty Bell. According to KING 5 News, only 20 of these copper bells exist worldwide.
Seattle police arrived on the scene to assess the situation. Cemetery staff assisted in verifying the bell’s authenticity, describing it as heavy and made of copper. The authorities and cemetery staff successfully recovered the stolen bell.
Investigators are now working to identify the suspects responsible for the theft. They are analyzing evidence and asking the public for help. The Seattle Police Department are encouraging anyone with information, photos, or videos to contact the SPD Tip Line at (206) 233-5000.
The theft involved a broken door lock, indicating forceful entry. The Seattle Police Department has assigned incident number 2025-56068 to the case and continues to investigate.
