Life-size Jesus statue stolen from Illinois grave

Stolen Jesus statue
Photo credit (Madison County Sheriff's Office)

MARION COUNTY, Ill. (KMOX) - Authorities are asking for help to find a large statue of Jesus that was taken from a grave in Illinois.

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office says on June 30 the life-size copper statue was taken from a grave in the Poplar Creek Cemetery near Marion County. The post was also shared by the Madison County Sheriff's Office.

Anyone with information should contact police at 618-842-6631 or the Wayne County Crime Stoppers at 618-842-9777.

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Featured Image Photo Credit: (Madison County Sheriff's Office)