Lion statue stolen from Feilding Cemetery – police seek public’s help

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Police are seeking the public’s help after an ornate lion statue was stolen from Feilding Cemetery in late September. Photo / NZ Police Police want the public’s help to locate an…

Police are seeking the public’s help after an ornate lion statue was stolen from Feilding Cemetery in late September. Photo / NZ Police

Police want the public’s help to locate an ornate lion statue stolen from Feilding Cemetery.

The lion was stolen from a monument between 6pm and 9am on September 27-28.

Senior Sergeant Caleb Watt said the theft would have required a “considerable amount of effort”.

“It’s incredibly disappointing to see someone target a memorial, and I know the community will be disgusted at such a disrespectful act,” he said.

“Inquiries to date have not identified those responsible and we’re hopeful someone has information that could help.”

A police spokeswoman told the Chronicle the theft was reported to police on September 29.

Manawatū Mayor Michael Ford said it was an “awful” and “appalling” thing to do at a cemetery.

“The cemetery should be a place where everything is respected, where people honour those that have since passed,” Ford said.

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