150 Memorial Plaques Stolen From Historic Melbourne Cemetery
Police say the plaques taken from Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery hold a collective estimated value of between $90,000 and $375,000.
TL;DR
- 150 memorial plaques were stolen from historic graves at Cheltenham Pioneer Cemetery in Melbourne.
- The cemetery opened in 1864 and contains the remains of early district settlers.
- The stolen plaques are estimated to be worth between $600 and $2,500 each.
- Police are investigating the theft, which occurred between September 8 and October 8.