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Vandals Sought In West Michigan Cemetery Damage

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By: Associated Press
Posted: Thu 6:07 AM, May 03, 2012

MUSKEGON, Mich. (AP) -- Authorities are looking for vandals responsible for damaging about 30 headstones and monuments at a West Michigan cemetery, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
The Muskegon Chronicle and WOOD-TV report the vandalism at Muskegon's Oakwood Cemetery was discovered earlier this week. Officials say they think the vandalism involved a group of people because of the large size and heavy weight of some headstones and monuments.
One of the monuments damaged was a large cross that was snapped in half.
A $500 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction. Similar damage happened at the cemetery last month and in November.
Police also are planning to step up patrols in the area.


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