Shock in the Gelderner cemetery: 45 thefts shake the silence!

Shock in the Gelderner cemetery: 45 thefts shake the silence!

Gelderner Friedhof, 47608 Geldern, Deutschland - Geldern moans under a wave of brazen metal thefts! Last week, unknown perpetrators disrupted the calm of the Gelderner cemetery and let a variety of valuable metals, including bronze and copper. Currently 45 cases are already known in which grave crosses and bronze figures have literally been removed. The damage sometimes amounts to four -digit sums! A nightmare for the bereaved whose memories are connected to these objects.

Important steps to clarify

The city of Geldern reacted immediately and informed the police about the perfidious thefts. But this is where the bitter reality comes: An advertisement must be submitted by those directly affected by the Geldern police - private property leaves the city in the rain! The authorities ask visitors to the cemetery, especially the relatives, for increased vigilance. These repeated attacks on cemeteries are an alarming sign!

Similar incidents already kept the cemeteries in Winnekendonk, Kevelaer and Weeze. While the Gelderner towns have so far been spared, the question remains: Who are the unscrupulous thieves who are desecrating such a respectful place as a cemetery? The police are now investigating to bring these criminals to the route. An urgent request goes to everyone: keep your eyes and ears open!