GRAVE "robbers" have targeted 110 plots in Edgerton Cemetery in just one month.
And they have stolen dozens of ornamental lintels and kerbstones in a wave of attacks.
Police have logged at least 56 thefts during the latest crime spree that took place between February 15 to March 10.
The grave of Susan Kelly's grandparents Arthur and Ada Crossley has been targeted in the latest spate of attacks.
The stones surrounding one of the sides of the grave have been swiped - and horrified Mrs Kelly wants justice.
Mrs Kelly, 58, from Almondbury, said: "I think these people are disgusting. They are robbing people who cannot defend themselves.
"I can imagine how devastated other families who have experienced this must feel. I wonder how these thieves would feel if the same thing happened to their parents' graves.
"When someone dies they are entitled to their peace and other people get solace from going to visit graves of loved ones. Why should this be ruined by these disrespectful criminals?
"I realise that the police do have more important matters to deal with and they can not patrol the area 24-7 but it would be nice if these people were brought to justice.
"I believe the courts should take a harder line on these sorts of criminals. They should be given community sentence orders to clean up the mess that they have made."
Her grandfather was a well-known local wool importer, who was chairman of German company Liebreich & Beardsell, situated on Westgate, until it folded after the second world war.
He died in 1947, followed by wife Ada in 1955.
Mrs Kelly says she is now reluctant to have the stones replaced as they may be stolen again.
Pc Mark Needham, who is investigating the case, said: "We have received reports of stone thefts from gravestones at Edgerton cemetery that have taken place in the past two months.
"These stones are heavy, and need at least a couple of people with a vehicle and equipment to lift them.
"The persons involved may be selling the stones on to a contractor, and could have been able to conduct their crime because to passers by they look like genuine workers on the site.
"At Edgerton cemetery the thieves have found a business opportunity, as the place is quiet.
"However, we are convinced that somebody must have seen something, and we urge anyone with information to come forward so that the criminals can be brought to justice."
A spokesman for Kirklees Bereavement Services said: "There have been thefts of stones from around 110 graves at Edgerton Cemetery, and Kirklees Bereavement Services has now arranged for a security firm to lock the cemetery gates at dusk.
"A further ungated entrance has been fitted with a stopper post to prevent vehicular access and CCTV will be considered if the new measured fail to prevent further theft.
"Anyone who sees anything suspicious should contact the police immediately.
"We would ask that grave-owners seriously consider taking out insurance to cover graves for damage and theft."
Anyone with information should contact either Pc Needham on 01484 436659.
* February 1-15: £1,000 worth of coping stones reported stolen by the cemetery caretaker.
* February 15-17: Ten graves are targeted, and 22 kerbstones swiped.
* February 17: A further four kerbstones are reported stolen by another complainant.
* February 24-27: More stones are taken, adding to the total of 56 separate stones by March 10.
