Bronze Plaque Honoring Las Vegas Shooting Victim Stolen from Manhattan Beach School

Theft of Memorial Plaque

• 💔 A bronze plaque commemorating Sandy Casey, a beloved special education instructor and victim of the Las Vegas shooting, has been stolen from outside Manhattan Beach Middle School.
• 📌 The plaque, placed two years ago, was located where Casey, one of 58 victims, was at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in October 2017.
• surveillance footage shows a suspect taking the plaque last Tuesday.

Broader Trend of Metal Thefts

• 💸 This incident is part of a disturbing trend of thefts targeting high-value metals in the area.
• 🏞️ Another bronze plaque was stolen approximately two miles away at Bruce's Beach.
• 묘 Bronze headstones have been stolen from Lincoln Memorial Park Cemetery, and light poles were ripped away in Pasadena.
• 💰 These thefts are presumed to be motivated by the value of the metal.

Community Response and Replacement

• 😔 The theft is described as heartless and inappropriate, especially given the plaque's memorial significance.
• 🏫 A spokesperson for the school district confirmed plans to replace the plaque.
• 🚨 Police are seeking information from the public regarding the theft.
• 🔒 The incident raises concerns about safety and security for students and parents at the school.