18 Tombs, Statues At Historic Tampa Cemetery Damaged By Vandals

TAMPA, FL -- Tampa Police are asking for help in solving a case of cemetery vandalism that resulted in damage to a number of tombs at a historic Tampa cemetery.

Someone entered the Centro Espaol de Tampa cemetery at 2502 E. 21st Ave. sometime within the last two or three days and used a heavy object – possibly a sledge hammer -- to break 18 concrete and marble tombs and statues.

The cemetery, which was established in 1904, has approximately 1,600 graves.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers.

Image via Tampa Police

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