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Heartbreaking Theft: $19,000 in Memorial Plaques Stolen

12/11/2025

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The Missouri Humane Society reports about $19,000 worth of bronze plaques were stolen from the Carol Gates Throop Memorial Park in St. Louis.
Volunteers found 54 of the more than 100 plaques were missing.
Robin Dexter, the Humane Society Marketing Manager, described the theft as heartbreaking and noted the memorial's emotional significance.
The organization filed a police report but lacks surveillance footage to identify the thieves and plans stronger security.

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The Missouri Humane Society reports about $19,000 worth of bronze plaques were stolen from the Carol Gates Throop Memorial Park in St. Louis.
Volunteers found 54 of the more than 100 plaques were missing.
Robin Dexter, the Humane Society Marketing Manager, described the theft as heartbreaking and noted the memorial's emotional significance.
The organization filed a police report but lacks surveillance footage to identify the thieves and plans stronger security.