The thief stole plaques from Sacred Coronary heart Cemetery in Wellsville, New York.
Courtesy of Chris Martelle
An alleged grave ghoul has been charged with stealing 13 bronze veteran plaques from an upstate New York cemetery.
Eric T. Logue, 42, was arrested Thursday and charged with grand larceny, cemetery desecration, drug possession and felony mischief, Wellsville police stated.
The plaques are affixed to the granite headstones of veterans, stating their navy department, rank, the warfare they fought in, and beginning and loss of life dates. They value $400 every and $150 to put in.
Police didn't supply a motive for the theft however observers consider the plaques may need been grabbed as scrap metallic to promote. It's unclear if police recovered the stolen property, however locals had been planning to interchange them if not.
The plaques disappeared final month from Sacred Coronary heart Cemetery in Wellsville, and the city has been on the hunt for the bronze burglar ever since.
“It's simply disgusting that this has occurred,” stated Chris Martelle, whose grandfather’s plaque was stolen. Edward G. Curtis Sr. served in World Conflict II. His grandson turned a lance corporal within the Marines.
Earlier than Logue was arrested, households, civic teams and vets within the metropolis put out a $13,000 reward in hopes of catching the thief.
“You gained’t discover one one who isn’t enraged,” stated Richard Caruso, who served within the Marines and is a detailed pal of Martelle.
Logue was launched on his personal recognizance and couldn't be reached for remark.
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