Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Man Arrested for Theft of Bronze at NY Cemetery; $160,000 Worth of Metals Stolen from Grave Sites

An arrest was made tonight (February 19, 2013) in a series of thefts at a historic Bronx cemetery, according to the CBS website.

Earlier today, police released a photo of 56-year-old Louis Peduto, who they said was seen inside the cemetery yesterday in possession of stolen brass handles and air vents.

While conducting a patrol inside the cemetery, officers found Peduto -- who is homeless -- and placed him under arrest.

Officials said $160,000 worth of bronze and other metals from at least 60 mausoleums and grave sites at St. Raymond's Cemetery in Throgs Neck had been stolen.

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