Officers in Aylesham, Kent, are appealing for help following the disappearance of a plaque in memory of PCSO Julia James.
It is reported that the ceramic plaque, which had been placed near the Miners’ Wheel memorial in the village’s Market Place, was removed between 18:30 and 21:00 hours on the evening of Monday, 16 May.
Officers are carrying out enquiries into the circumstances to determine whether any criminal offences have been committed and have released a photo of the plaque as part of their appeal.
Julia, 53, who was a serving Police Community Support Officer for Kent Police, was found deceased next to Akholt Wood in Snowdown at around 4 pm on Tuesday 27 April 2021.
Julia worked in a team that helped to look after the victims of domestic abuse.
Callum Wheeler was this week found guilty of murdering PCSO Julia James as she walked her dog near Aylesham in April 2021.
Dover District Commander, Chief Inspector Daniel Carter, said:
‘Local officers remain in the area as part of their ongoing work with the community and I would like to thank residents for their continued support and encourage anyone with information about the plaque to get in touch with us.’
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