“麦迪逊, 威斯. (美联社) — 威斯康星大学植物园的一棵稀有松树被盗，警察难倒. 25 英尺高的阿冈昆柱瑞士山松在 11 月之间的某个时间被锯掉了. 5 和十一月. 9, University of Wisconsin-Madison police said Thursday. The stolen tree was about 30 yards from a street that runs through the arboretum, which is a popular spot for walkers, joggers, bicyclists and nature lovers. The tree was planted in 1988, and a twin tree next to it was left unharmed. David McNew via Getty Images The missing 25-foot Algonquin Pillar Swiss Mountain pine (not pictured) has yet to be found. 然而, a company white fir located nearby that was planted in 1981 had a 12-foot section cut from its top, 警察说. That was left behind. Arboretum staff estimated the cost of the stolen and damaged trees to be at least $13,000, 警察说. Police said they are hoping for help from the public in identifying the thieves, given the size of the tree and the manpower it would take to remove it. They urged people to call if they “witnessed a large tree being transported from this area — or noticed a large tree that’s now part of someone’s holiday display.”
