Stolen Grave Vases Found in Scrap Yard
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
Dozens of bronze grave vases and markers apparently stolen from cemeteries have been recovered from a recycling center, authorities said.
Police spokeswoman Monica Munoz said someone called police after seeing scores of markers bearing the name of a local cemetery at a scrap yard.
No arrests have been made.
San Diego-area cemeteries have reported hundreds of thefts in recent months as the price of scrap metal has gone up. A 10-pound vase can fetch $8 to $10 from recycling yards, though cemeteries charge up to $200 to place them at graves.
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