Stolen Ashes

• Man accused of stealing ashes from ex-boss, holding them for ransom

  The man was accused of entering the woman's Pennsylvania home and stealing an urn that contained the ashes of her deceased daughter.

  U.S. News

  Jun 19
  
• Calgary-area woman’s stolen ashes returned to her family

  Following an emotional plea from the family of 74-year-old Anna Thompson, a stolen urn containing the ashes of the recently-deceased woman, has been returned.

  Crime

  Jan 9
  
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• Alberta family pleads for return of stolen ashes ahead of funeral

  An Alberta family says the ashes of their beloved mother were among items stolen during a break-in on Tuesday. Their hoping they will be returned in time for her funeral Jan. 17.

  Canada

  Jan 7
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• Calgary woman searches for stolen pup’s ashes as vehicle thefts rise

  A Calgary woman is pleading for help finding her stolen truck which had the ashes of her beloved pup inside.

  Crime

  May 10, 2023
• Tip gives Toronto sisters hope of finding mother’s ashes stolen from Pointe-Claire parking lot

  A car with an almost identical description to two sisters' stolen vehicle with their mother's ashes was reportedly seen 12 minutes away from where it was taken from.

  Canada

  Oct 8, 2022
• London police looking for stolen truck carrying angel-shaped urns with ashes inside

  Two matching white ‘angel-shaped’ urns containing the ashes of the owner’s parents, were left in the vehicle.

  Crime

  Mar 19, 2021
• London police issue public appeal after ashes of dead daughter stolen from vehicle

  Police are asking for the publics' assistance after a man reported the ashes of his deceased daughter stolen from his vehicle overnight.

  Crime

  Nov 6, 2020
• Kelowna woman appeals for return of pet’s stolen ashes

  The Kelowna woman, who describes herself as a huge animal lover, is hoping others will be on the lookout for the sentimental item as well.

  Crime

  Oct 11, 2020
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• Father’s ashes stolen from Sicamous storage locker: RCMP

  Police in the Shuswap are appealing for the return of cremated ashes "no further questions asked."

  Crime

  Nov 14, 2019
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• Calgary woman ‘devastated’ by theft of father’s ashes

  A Calgary woman is pleading for the return of her father’s ashes after they were stolen from her northwest house earlier this week.

  Crime

  Feb 1, 2019