Staff at the Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Lower Sackville is hoping that $40,000 worth of equipment stolen over the Labour Day weekend will be returned to them.
According to a news release, staff arrived at the cemetery on Labour Day to find an unlocked equipment shed and a variety of landscaping equipment missing.
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Staff say an RTV utility vehicle, a lawnmower, trimmers, chainsaw and various other items were stolen.
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The items were only recently purchased in the spring in preparation for maintenance care of the cemetery.
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“People come to the cemetery when they are grieving the loss of a loved one.” said Paul MacDonald, Cemetery Superintendent in a release on Friday. “We provide them support by offering a peaceful and well maintained cemetery.”
Police were not immediately available to confirm the status of their investigation.
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