Police are investigating a report of theft from a grave in Co Tyrone as a memorial object was stolen.
At around 11.20am on Tuesday, February 25, police received a report that a granite memorial object was removed from a grave in the Blackford Road area of Omagh.
Police say the theft is understood to have taken place between Sunday, February 23, and Monday, February 24. No damage was caused to the grave.
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Sergeant Johnny Hamill said: “We received a report on Tuesday, 25th February at approximately 11.20am that a granite memorial object had been removed from a grave in the Blackfort Road area of the town.
“We understand this theft occurred sometime between Sunday, 23rd February and Monday, 24th February. No damage was caused to the grave.
“Enquiries are ongoing into the circumstances surrounding this theft, and we would be keen to hear from anyone who noticed anything suspicious in the area, to report it to police on 101, quoting reference number 565 25/02/25.”
Alternatively, you can submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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