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Hamilton Police Charge Man with Theft of Bronze Vases from Cemetery
A 51-year-old Hamilton man was arrested May 13 after police investigated the theft of about 40 bronze flower vases from White Chapel Memorial Gardens. The vases disappeared between April 17 and 19.
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Hamilton Police Service charged a 51-year-old local man with theft of about 40 bronze flower vases from White Chapel Memorial Gardens. Between April 17 and 19, visitors noticed the vases missing from grave sites in the Ainslie Wood West cemetery. Officers investigated the reports and identified a suspect.
Police arrested the man at his home on May 13. He faces four charges: possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, trafficking in property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of proceeds of crime, and operation while prohibited.
Officers recovered a number of the stolen vases during the investigation. Police stated they plan to return the items to the affected families. The cemetery is a popular local spot for exercise and for leaving flowers at graves, especially around holidays.
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