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Mt. Davidson Plaque Stolen
Whether this is a hate crime or simply a theft, we are flabbergasted that this story has barely made the news. The valuable bronze plaque commemorating the Armenian Genocide that occurred in the early 20th century was discovered missing on Sunday the 23rd, during an event to recognize Armenian Independence Day.
Although police are calling this a "a very serious matter," word hadn't gotten out until this last Thursday. In cases like these, one would think time is of the essence. For all we know the plaque has already been sold off for its valuable bronze.
For those of us who live in the neighborhood, it's extremely surprising/disturbing that this 160-pound plaque that stood a the foot of the cross marking the highest point in San Francisco was so easily stolen without anyone noticing.
The hike up to the Mt. Davidson peak is a popular hike for dog walkers and soul searchers alike. The view from the top is unrivaled by other more touristy peaks in the city, in our humble opinion.
Whomever had the nerve to steal this plaque, precious not only to Bay Area Armenians, but also to Mt. Davidson neighbors, must have some pretty big balls. We hope they're caught and punished! Hate crimes in this city are a regular occurrence.
Between recent swastika tagging in our own editor's building and genocide memorial swiping near West Portal, we hope that the police are truly serious about finding these nervy perps and bringing them to justice.
Read more about the crime here.
Cross Image: NBC 11
Plaque Image: SFPD