Police in Versailles were looking Wednesday for clues in the vandalism of about more than 100 headstones in the Versailles cemetery, 251 South Locust Street.
About 150 markers were knocked over and about 20 were damaged, said Pat Melton, a Versailles Police spokesman.
A little after noon, families began to show up and inspect the damage where their relatives were buried, Melton said.
“This is truly a despicable act. Why someone would get their kicks from desecrating gravestones, I don’t know,” he said.
Since the gates were locked, it appeared the vandals jumped a 4-foot rock wall, Melton said.
Felony charges are possible including institutional vandalism and criminal mischief, he said.
A $2,000 reward is offered for information leading to arrests.
If you have information, call Versailles Police (859) 873-3126.
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