Appeal to locate box containing woman’s ashes stolen from house in Abridge

The burglary happened in London Road on Sunday morning (credit: Essex Police)

An investigation is underway to locate a box containing a woman’s ashes stolen from a house in Abridge.

An elderly man was burgled in London Road between 2am and 3am on Sunday, 11 April.

A number of other items were taken, along with the Mahogany box.

Police enquiries into the burglary are ongoing.

A spokesperson for Essex Police said: “If you have any information you can submit a report online at https://www.essex.police.uk or use the ‘Live Chat’ button to speak to an online operator between 7am-11pm.

“Please quote the crime reference number 42/65250/21.

“You can also call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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