Cat owners distraught as car containing pets’ ashes stolen on the way home from crematorium

Naomi Rhys Thomas with another of her cats

Two cat owners from Littleborough have been left distraught after picking up their beloved cats’ ashes – only to have their Range Rover stolen on the way home.

Toby Rhys Thomas had just collected the cats’ ashes from the crematorium when he popped into the Range at Kingsway on Wednesday afternoon (31 March).

Unfortunately, in those few minutes he was away from the vehicle – thieves smashed the window and stole the 12-plate Range Rover Evoque, which still contained the cats’ ashes in the footwell.

The ashes are in tubes in a purple bag from Legacy Pets.

Whilst the car is insured, Toby and Naomi just want the ashes of their beloved cats, Eira and Archie, returned and are offering a cash reward of £200 for their return.

Since being taken, the Range Rover has been spotted driving erratically down Belfield Road towards Rochdale town centre with a smashed driver’s window.

If you have found any item resembling the ashes, please contact Rochdale Online and we will put you in contact with Naomi: news@rochdaleonline.co.uk

The incident has been reported to the police.

Greater Manchester Police has been contacted for comment.

If you have any information regarding the theft, please call police on 101.