Memorial cross made by mother was stolen from where her son died

FRANKLIN, NC (FOX Carolina) – Franklin police report a custom-made cross that a mother placed in memory of her son after his death was stolen.

According to officials, Ryan Hayman’s mother had a custom cross made after he died in a car accident with a drunk driver in 2016.

The cross was placed at the site of his death on Depot Street as a memorial to Hayman and as a reminder to motorists not to drive after drinking alcohol, police said.

Officials reported Wednesday that the cross was stolen from the crash site.

Anyone with information about the theft of the cross is asked to contact Franklin police.

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