Indianapolis Metropolitan Police are investigating the theft of more than $175,000 worth of solid bronze vases and markers from New Crown Cemetery. According to FOX59, among the stolen items were gravesite belongings of individuals including 31-year-old Brandon Rednour, who was buried in 2020.
Cemetery officials discovered the thefts and reported them to law enforcement. WTHR reported that several sections of the cemetery were affected, with a total of 246 bronze vases believed to be stolen.
Families of affected graves have been asked to contact the cemetery office for details, as per WRTV.
IMPD continues to search for suspects as the cemetery works to address the thefts and provide information to impacted families.
