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Police are appealing after a box containing ashes was stolen in a burglary in Hartlepool.
The burglary took place sometime between Monday 19th June and Wednesday 28th June at a property on Lowthian Road.
A small light wooden box sealed with glue was amongst a number of items stolen. The box contained the ashes of a family member of the victim, which are obviously of high sentimental value.
Anyone who may have information regarding the whereabouts of the ashes or the burglary, please contact Hartlepool CID on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 126884.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.