MCPHERSON (AP) — McPherson officials are investigating after seven headstones were damaged or moved at a cemetery. Cemetery officials say sometime last week vandals knocked over and broke the headstones, and one was moved to nearby train tracks.
McPherson police patrol the cemetery every night but no one saw the vandals. Some of the vandalized monuments date back to the 1800s. The damages range from about $200 to $500.
The McPherson Public Lands Department has replaced four of the stones but it could take weeks before the other three are repaired.
McPherson County Crime Stoppers is seeking tips about the incident. Any information to identify possible suspects and locate the missing property is appreciated, the organization noted on its Facebook page. Contact the McPherson Police Department via phone at (620)245-1266 or the Contact Us button on the McPherson County Crime Stoppers Facebook page to remain anonymous.