Thieves stole 30 crucifixes from cemeteries
Through the theft of up to 30 copper or brass crucifixes severe damage was caused in the cemeteries of Pantoja, Seseña and Borox, in the province of Toledo. Three thieves broke into the municipal cemeteries and tore the crucifixes off the tombstones, causing damage amounting to 20,000 euros in the Pantoja cemetery alone.
The police have identified and arrested the thieves and have already been able to recover 10 of the stolen crucifixes. In the case of the Pantoja cemetery, they were found on the side of the cemetery, where they had been stored before being taken away. The three thieves will be prosecuted at the Illescas court, accused of 16 continuous offences of theft.
Sources: larazon.es, cmmedia.es