Montana police confirm stolen urn was returned to owner

GREAT FALLS, Mont. (AP) - Montana authorities have reported a stolen urn containing the ashes of a traveler’s father-in-law was returned.

KFBB-TV reported Thursday that the Great Falls Police Department shared the news on its Facebook page Thursday.

Police say an officer was sent to retrieve the urn located outside of an apartment complex in Great Falls.

Authorities say the traveler was staying overnight when their car was broken into and several of their items were stolen, including the urn.

Authorities say the wooden urn was engraved with the 64-year-old man’s name and dates of birth and death.

Authorities say the urn was returned to its owner.

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Information from: KFBB-TV, http://www.kfbb.com