Remains returned to Alberta family after being stolen in break-in

RCMP say a red velvet bag containing cremated remains stolen from a Chestermere home was left at a Calgary funeral home and returned to the family; police continue to seek two men believed responsible.

The cremated remains of a family's loved one were taken during a break-in at a home in Chestermere, east of Calgary. RCMP say the remains were inside a red velvet bag. The items were later left at a Calgary funeral home with a note asking that they be returned to the family. Police said the return came shortly after they issued a compassionate appeal. Known details: - A red velvet bag containing cremated remains was reported taken from a Chestermere home about a week and a half before an upcoming funeral. - The bag and remains were left at a Calgary funeral home with a note asking they be returned to the family. - RCMP say the return occurred shortly after they made a compassionate public appeal for the ashes to be brought back. - Police continue to seek two men believed to have broken into the home and say the search is ongoing. Summary: The return of the remains allowed the family to have them back ahead of the upcoming funeral. RCMP say their investigation into the break-in and theft is ongoing and they are still seeking two men believed involved. Undetermined at this time.