Memorial Statue Stolen from Lincolnwood School

A memorial statue created to honor students who died young was stolen outside Todd Hall Elementary this weekend, the Lincolnwood Review reports.

According to the Review, a grounds keeper noticed the metal statue missing outside Todd Hall, 3925 Lunt Ave., on Monday morning.

"I have no idea what happened," principal Ellen Shankar told the Lincolnwood Review. Shankar also noted that the statue hasn't been vandalized in the past, the story said.

Skokie police recently said there's been a spike in stolen precious metals such as copper. However, criminals are also stealing metal gates, iron lawn decorations and charcoal barbeque grills, for example. (See our story below)

READ MORE -

At time of publication, Lincolnwood Police were not available for comment. Once new information becomes available Skokie Patch will update the story.

If you have any information or have seen the statue send us an email at georges@patch.com. Also be sure to contact Lincolnwood police at: (847) 673-2167.

"It is with much sadness to report that the beautiful statue of two children reading on a bench in front of Todd Hall (the school) has been stolen," the Lincolnwood District 74 school said on its website. "This statue represented the Todd Hall Wall of Courage in memory of the children that fought hard for their much too short lives."

See our Lincolnwood coverage by clicking here.

Stay connected with local crime - Like us on Facebook