Kent Police was contacted on Wednesday 10 July 2024 following a report that a car containing a man’s ashes had been broken into in Sea Street, Whitstable overnight between Tuesday 9 July and the following day.
Police are appealing to recover a backpack in the vehicle which is believed to contain a man’s ashes.
Cash, sunglasses, keys and the backpack were stolen. The backpack, which is described as orange and turquoise, is reported to contain a tube with a woodland scene on it, which contains a man’s ashes.
Anyone with information, or who has seen the backpack or the tube, is urged to call Kent Police on 01843 222289 quoting reference 46/114624/24. You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or complete their online form.