Two people are facing charges after police recovered plaques stolen from numerous memorials at the Avondale Cemetery in Stratford.
The plaques, taken from memorial benches and walls, were reported stolen to Stratford police on November 5.
Following an investigation, police searched a home on Woods Street on Tuesday and found approximately 14 memorial plaques and a stolen bicycle.
A 39-year-old woman was arrested at the home, while a 42-year-old man was taken into custody after being found nearby. Police alleged he was riding a stolen bicycle when he was located.
Both of the accused are charged with possession of stolen property over $5,000 and possession of stolen property under $5,000.
Police are now encouraging anyone with loved ones at Avondale Cemetery to check the site for stolen items.
"Many of the recovered plaques were found to have been damaged with all inscribed information removed, while others were found to be undamaged and fully intact," police said.
Anyone missing items is advised to report the theft through the police service's online reporting system at www.stratfordpolice.com or by calling the non-emergency phone number at 519-271-4141 extension 2.
