Stolen Cypress trees from property in Eureka

EUREKA, Calif. (KIEM)- A man in Eureka is upset after thieves stole cypress trees from his property after a recent neighborhood party.

Paul Welsand says the grown cypress trees were part of the landscaping for the property he owns at cottage and highland street in Eureka he reported the theft to police.

He says the trees were ripped out Saturday night after a highland park potluck event.

“Well, the trees were $35 each at Pierson’s. There were ten of them.Several sacks of compost and labor to put them in, so it was probably at least five or $600, and that’s a conservative estimate,” said Paul Welsand, Property Owner.

If you have any information contact the Eureka Police Department at (707) 441-4060.