ROCKWOOD, Mich. (WXYZ) — Rockwood police need your help finding the people responsible for damaging several memorial trees and plaques at Mercure Park totaling thousands of dollars.
In a Facebook post, the department wrote: "On Sunday, April 21st, the department took a report regarding the vandalism. Several thousands of dollars of damage was reported. The damage occurred between 3PM and 5PM on Easter Sunday."
The park is a destination for kids and athletes, filled with memorial trees and plaques.
This gives an idea of what kind of vandalism we’re talking about.
— Brian Abel (@BrianAbelTV) April 24, 2019
Memorial nameplates torn off.
A cash reward is being offered.
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There were 12 plaques in all, each one keeping the memory of a loved one alive. They were ripped off their bases. A few trees were damaged, too.
Family members are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspects.
If you have any information about the vandalism, contact Rockwood police at (734) 379-5323.