Two people are facing dozens of charges in relation to more than 300 thefts from mausoleums and cemeteries in Ontario.

Halton Regional Police said Monday the thefts occurred over several months from cremation niches in Oakville, Burlington, Toronto and Niagara. The suspects targeted jewelry, decorative cremation urns, keepsakes and other valuables often stored in the niches.

The thefts took place during daytime hours, police said. The suspects would visit a cemetery, enter the mausoleums and use a tool to break into niche compartments to steal jewelry or other valuables.

Police allege the accused often stole necklaces and other jewelry that contained human remains, which were discarded before the stolen jewelry was sold at pawnshops or through private sales.

Two people were arrested at

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