The Brief
- Thieves stole purses and wallets from six unlocked vehicles parked at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery during a funeral service on Friday afternoon.
- Police report that an unknown individual opened the unlocked doors while family members were inside attending the service.
- Prince George’s County Police are investigating the thefts and request that anyone with information contact the department.
CHELTENHAM, MD. – Thieves stole purses and wallets from six unlocked vehicles parked at Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery in Prince George’s County during a funeral service on Friday afternoon, according to authorities.
What we know:
Approximately 25 members of the Lewis family had gathered at the Crain Highway cemetery for a 30-minute chapel service paying tribute to Barbara Lewis, a retired supermarket employee who was being laid to rest next to her husband, according to the family.…