Thieves damage headstones in Deception Bay, QLD

Police are invesetigating after thieves damaged headstones and stole more than 50 brass plates from a cemetery in Deception Bay over the weekend.

Between 4pm Friday and 8am this morning, six headstones were damaged while 52 brass plates were stolen from the Caboolture and Districts Lawn Cemetery.

It is estimated the total value of the plates stolen from headstones was up to $26,000.

Detectives are appealing for anyone who may have noticed suspicious activity int eh area or who may have relevant dash cam vision to come forward.



If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

If you have information for police, contact Policelink on 131 444 or provide information using the online form 24hrs per day.

You can report information about crime anonymously to Crime Stoppers, a registered charity and community volunteer organisation, by calling 1800 333 000 or via crimestoppersqld.com.au 24hrs per day.

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