Stolen cemetery statue sought

NORWALK — Every time Janelle Dymond visits St. Paul Catholic Cemetery in Norwalk, where she pays respects to her late father, it causes personal heartbreak. But an upsetting situation recently taking place has placed even more distress on her and other family members. Someone stole a statue of St. Michael the Archangel, known as a warrior and protector against evil, placed at Carl Myers' burial plot. "It was a gift to put at my dad's, Carl Myers', grave when he passed in 2018 from his brother, Tom Myers, who has also since passed," Dymond said. "My dad and his brother, Tom, had a wonderful, brotherly bond, and having that statue always reminded me of the love they shared each time I would visit." The statue stands between 3 feet and 4 feet tall. Made of resin, it weighs anywhere from 100 pounds to 150 pounds. "It is a large statue, and many people who frequent the cemetery know it well," Dymond said. "The last time I remember seeing it was on Easter this year, April 20." Upon realizing its disappearance, Dymond contacted cemetery officials and informed them of what happened. They didn't know about the theft, claiming that not much crime happens on cemetery grounds. Dymond did file a police report, and Norwalk officers made a public post about this situation on Tuesday. "Our department is currently investigating the theft of the statue," the post read. "We are seeking any information that may assist us in locating this item. " Police noted people can anonymously call 419-668-3311 to provide information on the statue. Dymond hopes someone reaches out and knows what happened to this statue, a one-of-a-kind piece. "I don't want anyone to get in trouble. I just want the statue returned and would offer a small reward for it being returned," said Dymond, informing people can also email her at janelle.dymond@gmail.com with tips and insight into what possibly happened.