Thieves steal 80+ brass plaques from South Australian war memorials and churches
Thieves have targeted war memorials and churches across South Australia, stealing brass plaques and a bell from St Peter's Anglican Church in Mallala this month. Police Minister Michael Brown condemned the thefts, calling perpetrators "scum." Authorities suspect stolen items are being sold to scrap metal dealers, with over 80 plaques stolen from Quorn Cemetery earlier.
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Published 16 Oct 2026, 06:48 UTC · Updated 16 Oct 2026, 06:50 UTC
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