More than 50 headstones vandalized in Perth County cemetery
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) are investigating after more than 50 headstones were found damaged at a Perth County cemetery.
The apparent vandalization happened at Vincent De Paul Cemetery in Mitchell, Ontario and is being looked into as a case of mischief.
It is unclear how many people were involved or when the incident(s) occurred.
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Police have released several photos of toppled and broken headstones, including one ripped out from the soil.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the OPP or Crime Stoppers.
#OPP is investigating a mischief after police were called to St Vincent De Paul Cemetery in Mitchell after unknown(s) damaged over 50 headstones. Anyone with info is asked to please call 1-888-310-1122 or crime stoppers at 1-800-222-8477. #PerthOPP ^kl pic.twitter.com/N3G0iz5deH
— OPP West Region (@OPP_WR) January 4, 2023