HOPKINSVILLE, Ky. (WTVF) — 27 veteran grave markers have been stolen from the Cave Springs Cemetery and the Riverside Cemetery in Hopkinsville, according to the city.
The city says additional security measures, including cameras, will be installed at cemeteries throughout the city to prevent this happening.
Families with loved ones buried in Christian County are encouraged to visit their gravesites to check for any missing veteran markers or other memorial items.
If you discover a missing marker, have information about the thefts, or witness suspicious activity, contact the Public Works Department at 270-890-0600.