~ Spokane, WA- On August 17th, 2026, officers were called to Holy Cross Cemetery at 7200 N. Wall St. after the Service Director reported a break-in at the mausoleum. According to Officer T. Leming, PIO, one of the niches had been broken into and items of sentimental value were taken.

Upon further investigation, it was discovered that the niche contained an urn and other sentimental items belonging to a family. A decorative screw that held a glass pane in place over the niche was also missing. Realizing the importance of potential evidence, officers asked cemetery employees if the glass could be carefully removed.

After successfully removing the glass, several latent prints were obtained by officers. These prints were then sent to Spokane County Forensics Unit for analysis. On August 28th, an SPD officer received an email from the forensics unit with the results of the latent prints and identified Travis B. Batt (44) as a suspect.

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Officers located Batt near E Hawthorne Ave and N. Colfax St and subsequently arrested him for Unlawful Disturbance, Removal, or Sale of Human Remains. Fortunately, thanks to their swift action and thorough investigation, officers were able to recover the stolen items from Batt and return them to the family.

Photos related to this incident have been released by authorities in hopes of gathering more information from potential witnesses or anyone who may have seen Batt near Holy Cross Cemetery on August 17th. Anyone with information is urged to contact local authorities immediately.

This incident serves as a reminder of the importance of respecting sacred places such as cemeteries and honoring those who have passed away. The Spokane Police Department commends their officers for their diligent work in solving this case and bringing closure to the affected family.

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