More than 80 crucifix broken off and stolen from cemetery
Figures of Jesus were broken off and stolen from more than 80 crosses in the cemetery of Estremera, Madrid, in the night from 19 to 20 June, leaving behind empty stone crosses. The local community is shocked.
The thieves targeted the larger iron crucifixes. This assault has saddened the neighbours of the Madrid municipality.
The Guardia Civil is leading the investigation, and officers have revealed that similar thefts have occurred in neighbouring towns in recent weeks.