Gravestone taken from Esko, Minn. cemetery

Last update: June 23, 2009 - 5:22 PM

Police in Esko, Minn., are asking for the public's help in finding a flat grave stone that was stolen from St. Matthew's Cemetery.

The stone marker engraved with the name Terri Lee Turja and the word "Daughter" was taken sometime after May 31 and before June 2, said officer Thomas Foldesi of the Esko Police Department.

The brown granite marker, which is 14 by 30 inches, is valued at more than $800.

Police are investigating the theft, but have no leads or suspects.

Anybody with information is asked to call the Esko Police Department at 1-218-590-3526.

TIM HARLOW

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