Police contact man who allegedly stole camera from Wilmington cemetery
WILMINGTON - Wilmington Police say they have been in contact with a man who they alleged stole a surveillance camera from the Wildwood Cemetery.
People who live in the town told WBZ-TV the camera was installed there after a series of thefts at gravesites. Some said there had been flags, flowers, vases, and crosses stolen from loved one's tombstones over the past year.
"To understand why someone would do that I have no idea," said Joanne Femino of Wilmington. "We don't normally in this town, have stuff like this happen. This town is really nice. So, like I said there are individuals in all different towns who go and do something extreme and why. We don't have the answer, but we have to catch him and stop him."
An image of the suspect was captured in the middle of the day. The man is seen wearing a blue t-shirt.
Police asked for the public's help after the man allegedly stole the camera from the tree where it was set up. The department said they have since been in contact with the man, but did not release his name or if he will be charged.
