A string of alleged cemetery thefts in southwestern Ontario has police appealing for help.
Ontario Provincial Police say thefts have been reported at four cemeteries in Norfolk County since last week.
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Police say the suspects appeared to be looking for items with brass and bronze, including nameplates and screws.
They say in one case suspects also took an urn.
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An OPP spokesperson calls it deeply concerning.
Police are urging residents who live nearby or visit a cemetery to pay attention for any suspicious behaviour.
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