Police are appealing for public assistance to recover an orange and turquoise backpack that was...

Published: 9:14 pm July 14, 2024
Updated: 11:59 am October 8, 2025
Police Seek Help to Recover Stolen Backpack Containing Ashes in Whitstable

Police are appealing for public assistance to recover an orange and turquoise backpack that was stolen from a car on Sea Street between Tuesday night and Wednesday morning. The backpack contains the cremation ashes of a deceased man, which were in a tube adorned with a woodland scene.

Authorities are urging anyone with information about the theft or the whereabouts of the backpack to come forward. The incident has left the deceased man’s family distressed, and police are keen to reunite them with the ashes.

The theft is particularly distressing due to the sentimental value of the stolen item. The police are asking the community to remain vigilant and report any sightings of the distinctive backpack or the tube containing the ashes.

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