Vandalism at Eastfield Cemetery: Family Calls for Enhanced Security Measures

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Emilio Varone, 67, was left heartbroken to discover that his parents' grave in Eastfield Cemetery had been vandalized, with a 12-inch bronze statuette of Jesus Christ stolen. This incident is not the first of its kind, as his cousin's husband's grave had previously been targeted, and he fears his brother's grave may be next. Varone has spoken to the stonemasons who built his parents' grave and is reluctant to replace the statuette until more measures are put in place to deter further criminal activity.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Varone family has experienced repeated vandalism at their family graves in Eastfield Cemetery, with a total of three incidents reported since 2023.
  • The stolen bronze statuette was pinned and cemented into the marble, requiring brute force to remove, leaving two holes in its place.
  • Varone has spoken to the Crematorium and Peterborough City Council about possible measures to protect the graves, including miniature cameras, bars around the graves, and warning signs at entrances.
  • The council has reviewed and upgraded security in the cemetery, but is re-examining the issue to determine if further action is required.
  • The council recommends that families report incidents of vandalism to the police and consider memorial insurance to protect against such incidents.

Statistics:

  • 3: The number of vandalism incidents reported by the Varone family at Eastfield Cemetery.
  • 12 inches: The size of the stolen bronze statuette of Jesus Christ.
  • 2 holes: The number of holes left in the marble where the statuette was once pinned and cemented.
  • 67: Emilio Varone's age.

Sources:

  • Peterborough City Council
  • Crematorium officials
  • Emilio Varone
  • Source not explicitly stated, butphotographs were taken by jpimedia.