We are pleased to report that the urn has been recovered intact, as of October 24th, at 2:30pm.

Calgary Police has located the stolen Chevrolet Truck. Some of the family's rings which were also stolen still remain missing.

The widow was very thankful for its return and said she "appreciates the work done by the police."

The Chevrolet truck stolen during the break in has also been recovered but the rings remain outstanding.

 

Earlier story from October 13th. 

Didsbury RCMP are appealing for the return of some priceless family heirlooms including an urn containing ashes taken during a break in yesterday.

On Thursday, October 12,  between 8:30am and 1:30pm, unknown suspect(s) forced entry to a home on Range Road 35 in the Dogpound area, west of Didsbury.

Once inside, numerous items were stolen including family heirlooms; two gold rings and a small red wooden urn which contained the ashes of the home owner's deceased husband.

Also stolen was a black 2001 Chrevrolet S10 truck with Alberta License Plate BSR2779 which is still outstanding.

"Crimes like this really tug at your heartstrings," says Staff-Sergeant Chad Fournier, Didsbury RCMP detachment commander. "We think that the urn was taken by someone who did not realize what it was. To them, it is of no value at all, but to the family, it is priceless. We hope that these heirlooms can be returned to the family and welcome any assistance to do that."

Anyone with information on this crime is asked to contact the Didsbury RCMP at 403-335-3381.

If you want to remain anonymous, you can contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1.800.222.8477 (TIPS), by internet at www.tipsubmit.com, or by SMS (check your local Crime Stoppers [www.crimestoppers.ab.ca] for instructions on how). 

You do not have to reveal your identity to Crime Stoppers, and if you provide information to Crime Stoppers that leads to an arrest(s), the recovery of stolen property, and/or a seizure of illicit drugs, you may be eligible for a cash reward.