Buninyong grave thefts lead to charges
A 62-year-old has been charged with five counts of theft after stealing flowers, vases, urns and toys from graves.
Victoria Police charged a 62-year-old man over thefts at Buninyong Cemetery on the Midland Highway between May and October. Stolen items included flowers, vases, urns and toys taken from graves.
The thefts targeted graves of stillborn babies and war veterans, among others. Police arrested the man on October 12 and searched addresses in Mount Clear, seizing items believed stolen.
He was charged with five counts of theft and will appear at Ballarat Magistrates' Court on January 28, 2027. Further charges are anticipated.
- Five counts of theft
- Theft counts
- Buninyong Cemetery, Midland Highway
- Location
- May to October
- Theft period
- 62 years old
- Suspect age
Why it mattersThe crime violated the graves of grieving families and dishonored the dead, affecting vulnerable people during hardship.
AustraliaThe thefts highlight security concerns at cemeteries across Victoria and the vulnerability of family memorial sites.
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