Event Brief
Man Wanted for Cemetery Statue Thefts in Citrus
By The BriefBrief · Sources (1)
Filed: Sep 16, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Summary: Citrus County authorities are seeking Thomas Hale Jr., accused of stealing bronze statues and other metal items from gravesites, including veterans’ grave markers. The Citrus County Sheriff’s Office listed him as this week’s “Wanted of the Week,” asking the public for help locating him.
WHO: Thomas Hale Jr.; Citrus County Sheriff’s Office; Citrus County authorities
WHAT: Wanted for allegedly stealing bronze statues and metal items from cemetery gravesites, including veterans’ grave markers
WHEN: Sep 16, 2026 at 12:32 PM ET
WHERE: Citrus County, Florida
WHY: Routine/scheduled item — no distinct cause reported beyond the event itself.
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