Tomb raiding trio stole from cemeteries in at least 9 states, Florida authorities say
Summary
Authorities are searching for a mother, her daughter, and the daughter’s boyfriend who stole valuables from cemeteries in at least nine U.S. states. Police have arrest warrants for the three suspects and believe there may be more victims who do not yet know their property is missing.Key Facts
- The suspects are Porsche Bancroft (32), her boyfriend Drake Lee Milam (33), and her mother Angela Garrett (52), all from Indianapolis.
- They broke into niches (small burial compartments) and mausoleums (large above-ground tombs) to steal items.
- The thefts happened across at least nine states including Florida, Oklahoma, Minnesota, Texas, Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, and New York.
- In Florida alone, detectives are investigating about 20 cases linked to the suspects.
- Police warn people to check if valuables at cemeteries are still there, especially if they have not visited recently.
- The Central Florida Crimeline offers a reward up to $5,000 for information that leads to the suspects’ arrest.
- The suspects are to be extradited to Florida to face charges.
- Authorities described the group as taking a “tour” of the eastern half of the United States while committing the crimes.
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