Thieves steal urns with human remains
ST. PETERSBURG -- Police are investigating a burglary at the Royal Palm Cemetery in which thieves broke into a mausoleum, smashed two glass compartments and stole two urns that held cremated human remains.
The manager of the cemetery, at 101 33th St. S, notified the families of the deceased.
Police say the burglars vandalized the outside of the building, taking two bronze plaques and metal flower containers from an outside wall.
- Stephanie Garry, Times staff writer
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I don't know who I feel more sad over...the family for their loss or the thieves for being that desperate?
Posted by: ab | Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 03:22 PM
how can someone, probably kids desecrate a cemetery?? I guess surveillance cameras will be the next thing.
Posted by: cutter | Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 03:35 PM
Sick.
Posted by: Jo | Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Just disgusting...my heart goes out to the families,and I hope they catch those who did this!
Posted by: Jane | Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 08:33 PM
We need a law and order Mayor! Clean up the city!
Posted by: Get-Smart | Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 09:11 PM