Peterborough Police Seeking Owner of Lost Urn and Photo

The Peterborough Police Service is turning to the public for help after an urn was turned in on Oct. 7.

Photo by David Tuan Bui.

The urn and a photo were brought to the Peterborough Police Service after they were found in a dumpster. The dumpster's location is unknown. 

The Peterborough Police Service Forensic Identification Unit has completed several searches in an attempt to locate and return the urn to the family. 

The urn is described as:

  • Gold-coloured with an engraved pattern encircling the lid, middle, and base

  • About 15cm in height

  • Found in a black velvet bag

The photo:

  • Female, white

  • Medium build

  • Wearing a grey sweater

  • In a gold frame

  • Photo found in a black velvet bag

Anyone with information is asked to call Peterborough Police at 705-876-1122 x555 or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 or online.

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