Wooden Memorial Cross Stolen from Graveyard

Country: United Kingdom

Date of incident: August 14, 2025


A wooden memorial cross engraved was stolen from a church graveyard in Broadhempston, causing deep distress to his family and prompting a police appeal.

Between August 12 and the early hours of August 14, 2025, a wooden memorial cross with a brass plaque was stolen from a graveyard in Broadhempston, Devon. According to Sgt Alex Freeman of Devon and Cornwall Police, the theft has caused “significant distress” to Harrison’s family and friends, as the cross held deep sentimental value. Freeman emphasized that removing items from graves is “completely unacceptable” and urged anyone with information to come forward.

Source: BBC

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