Stolen ashes, Willowbank
Ipswich police are investigating after the ashes of two deceased men were stolen from a cemetery in Willowbank this morning.
Initial investigations suggest unknown persons entered an office at the crematorium on Anderson Day Drive around 3.30am.
The office was ransacked and two containers of cremated ashes were taken.
Both containers were made of plastic, about the size of a shoe box and had name plates taped to the top.
The ashes belonged to two deceased males and the families of both men have been notified.
Images of an urn similar to the ones stolen have been released (below).
Police are appealing for the safe return of the ashes and are urging anyone with further information as to their whereabouts to come forward.
If you have information for police, contact Policelink by providing information using the online suspicious activity form 24hrs per day at www.police.qld.gov.au/reporting.
Report crime information anonymously via Crime Stoppers. Call 1800 333 000 or report online at www.crimestoppersqld.com.au.
Quote this reference number: QP1802325890.
