Police have issued an appeal after a woman had a sentimental necklace containing her dead husband's ashes stolen. Thieves made off with numerous items from the parked car, including the jewellery, on Standfield Drive, Worsley, on September 8.
Among the items was a silver chain, with a green and silver round pendant. Police said that it was of 'low monetary value' but contained the ashes of the victim's recently deceased ashes and an outline of his thumbprint.
The victim is said to have been left 'significantly distressed' following the theft of the necklace. Police are appealing for any information to find the item, but fear it may have been discarded.
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An update from GMP Salford read: "We are asking for the public’s help in trying to locate the below necklace which is of great sentimental value to the owner. The necklace was stolen along with other items from a parked vehicle in Standfield Drive, Worsley. It had been inadvertently left in the vehicle.
"It is a silver chain with a green and silver round pendant. The necklace contains the ashes and thumb print of the victim’s recently deceased husband. The loss of this item is causing the victim significant distress. A jeweller has advised that this type of necklace is of low monetary value, is difficult to sell on and has likely been discarded."
Anyone with information or who believe they may have seen anything matching the description of the necklace is being urged to contact 11219@gmp.police.uk
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