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Innisfail RCMP hunting culprits who toppled 100 tombstones in local cemetery

Mounties say some tombstones at the Innisfail Cemetery were damaged in suspected vandalism spree
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Some of the 100 tombstones at the Innisfail Cemetery that were toppled and vandalized. Photo courtesy of the Innisfail RCMP

INNISFAIL – Local Mounties are investigating a massive case of vandalism at the Innisfail Cemetery where about 100 tombstones were knocked over.

Innisfail RCMP said in a news release that a complaint of vandalism at the cemetery was received on Oct. 13.

The news release, authored by Innisfail RCMP Sgt Ian Ihme, said sometime over the previous evening unknown person or persons knocked over about 100 tombstones at the cemetery.

Some of the tombstones were damaged, said the new release.

Innisfail RCMP is continuing its investigation into the vandalism case and are seeking public assistance to identify the culprits.

Calls to Innisfail RCMP for more details into the incident were not immediately returned.

Anyone with information on this investigation or those responsible is asked to contact the Innisfail RCMP at 403-227-3342 or their local police.

Tipsters wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS), online at www.P3Tips.com or by using the P3 Tips app available through the Apple App or Google Play Store.

 

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