Urn with Remains Stolen from Alameda Church

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A backpack containing an urn with human remains was stolen from Alameda's Christ Episcopal Church Saturday afternoon, said an Alameda police sergeant today.

The backpack, containing the urn and other personal items belonging to the deceased, was stolen from the church's rectory just before 1:30 p.m. as family members prepared for the funeral, said Sgt. Wayland Gee, supervisor for the Alameda Police Department's property crimes unit.

"It was in the widow's backpack with the urn and some other stuff she was carrying to the church for the services," said Gee.

The widow had arrived early to help with some preparations. "Then she went outside to greet family members arriving for the service," said Gee.

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