- Published:
- Thursday 15 October 2026 at 3:03 pm
Moorabbin Crime Investigation Unit detectives are appealing for public assistance after the theft of memorial plaques at a cemetery in Cheltenham.
Investigators have been told offenders attended the cemetery on Charman Road sometime between 8 September and 8 October.
It is understood the offenders have removed around 150 plaques from memorial graves valued at anywhere between $600 and $2500 each.
Police are urging anyone who may have witnessed the thefts, or who has information to come forward.
Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam footage, or who may have witnessed the thefts is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au.
Leading Senior Constable Simon Smyth
Media Unit
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