Heartless Thief Steals Wood from Dead at Cowes Cemetery
Green Oak Planks Swiped in Broad Daylight
Callous criminals have struck at Northwood Cemetery on 1 Road in Cowes, stealing 24-foot by 12-foot green oak planks. The hefty timber was earmarked for the natural woodland burial ground near Cowes Medical Centre.
Thief Shows No Respect for the Dead
The audacious thief hauled the large planks away, showing blatant disregard for the cemetery and those resting there. Moving such heavy wood would have required serious effort and some form of transport.
Local Outrage and Plea for Information
Locals have slammed the theft as “very low” and “disgusting behaviour.” Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the police on 101 immediately.
Have you seen anything suspicious around Northwood Cemetery? Speak up and help bring this heartless criminal to justice.
