From Santa Clarita Sheriff's Man Arrested in Theft of More Than $4,000 in Brass Vases from Local Cemetery In mid-August, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies received a…
From Santa Clarita Sheriff's
Man Arrested in Theft of More Than $4,000 in Brass Vases from Local Cemetery
In mid-August, Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station deputies received a report of brass flower vases stolen from a local cemetery. The victim reported that vases had been removed from her deceased parents’ headstones.
During the investigation, deputies learned that other families had also had vases stolen from their loved ones’ headstones. The total value of the stolen vases exceeded $4,000.
Through diligent investigative work, detectives identified a suspect and obtained a warrant for his arrest.
On Tuesday, November 3, Crime Impact Team deputies traveled to Sylmar, where they located and arrested Walter Price, 64, at his residence on felony grand theft charges. Price was transported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station jail, where he remains in custody on $35,000 bail.
Our deputies and detectives remain committed to investigating these crimes and holding those responsible accountable.
Anyone with information about these thefts in the Santa Clarita Valley is encouraged to contact Detective Camberos at 661-260-4000, ext. 5613. To submit an anonymous tip, contact LA Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477) or visit www.lacrimestoppers.org.
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