MELROSE — Chief Kevin Faller reports that the Melrose Police Department is seeking public assistance as they investigate an apparent act of vandalism at Workmen’s Circle Cemetery.

On Tuesday, Aug. 20 at approximately 2 p.m., Melrose Police were dispatched to the Workmen’s Circle Cemetery, located at 740 Broadway, after receiving a report of possible vandalism to the cemetery grounds. Upon arrival, officers found fencing bordering the grounds to be knocked over and charred from a fire. A headstone had also been knocked over and blackened from fire.

It was reported that the fence was intact and that the headstone was upright on Sunday evening, prior to the groundskeeper leaving.

Workmen’s Circle is owned and managed by the Jewish Cemetery Association of Massachusetts.

Melrose Police are investigating the incident. Any member of the public with information, or who may have seen something suspicious in the area, is asked to contact Melrose Police at 781-979-4213.

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