Police appeal for the return of a stolen necklace containing the ashes of the victim's late husband

Wigan police are appealing for information to trace a piece of jewellery of “great sentimental value” stolen in a neighbouring borough.
By Charles Graham
Published 25th Oct 2022, 07:40 BST
Updated 25th Oct 2022, 07:40 BST
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The necklace, containing the ashes and thumb print of the victim’s late husband, was stolen with other items from a parked vehicle in Standfield Drive, Worsley on Thursday September 8 after being inadvertently left in it.

It is a silver chain with a green and silver round pendant and may have been dumped since when the thief realised it wasn’t worth much in cash terms.

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A jewellery expert says the piece is of no great monetary value and therefore of little use to the thiefA jewellery expert says the piece is of no great monetary value and therefore of little use to the thief
A jewellery expert says the piece is of no great monetary value and therefore of little use to the thief

A spokesperson for GMP Leigh, Atherton and Hindley said: “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.

“Please can we ask if you see anything matching the description of the necklace or have any knowledge of its whereabouts to email [email protected]”

Members of the public can also ring police on 101 or the freephone Crimestoppers line anonymously on 0800 555111.