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The dreamcatcher in the 2009 Fort Verde Days parade.
What has been called "Arizona's Largest Dreamcatcher" was vandalized over the weekend.
Nov. 27, Yavapai County Sheriff's Office deputies responded to a reported vandalism at the Verde Valley Honey Company in the 3100 block of Beaver Creek Boulevard in Rimrock. The reporting party told deputies that his dream catcher, also known as the "Dream Warrior," was vandalized while on display in front of the store. The reporting party/owner, Lance Morris, is a resident of the Rimrock area.
The dream catcher was approximately 12 feet tall and staged on a trailer. The unknown suspects cut the interior strings and the outer support loop had been stolen. Additionally, several pieces of turquoise were stolen from one of the dream catcher rings.
The suspects also pushed the display trailer off the edge of a nearby embankment where it was found and recovered. The dream catcher piece is valued at over $4,500.
The owner last saw the display intact at 6 p.m. on Nov. 26 and discovered the damage and theft on Nov. 27 around 8 a.m. The owner has no idea who would want to damage the dream catcher display. Deputies contacted the owner of the Verde Valley Honey Company. He could provide no suspect leads either.
The Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information about the theft and vandalism to call (928) 771-3260. Information about this crime may be reported to Yavapai Silent Witness at 1-800-932-3232. Callers can remain anonymous and will become eligible for a reward if an arrest is made in this case. (YCSO case number 09-047590).
