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Cremated remains, military hats among stolen items recovered by Fort Collins police

The department is asking for the public's help to identify the owner of the items.

A box of cremated remains and several military hats are among numerous stolen items recently recovered by the Fort Collins Police Services, according to a Facebook announcement from the department.

Police are asking for help identifying the owner of the stolen items.

The military hats have a "VFW 1087" emblem, and the name on the box containing the remains reads, "George A. Smith." The funeral service provider "Chapel of Chimes" is also listed on the box. 

Credit: Courtesy Fort Collins Police Department

Fort Collins Police Services said the items were likely stolen sometime in the last three months during a burglary in Fort Collins or Loveland, the post said.

Fort Collins police ask anyone with information to contact Officer Werder at 970-221-6555.

According to the Police Service, 53-year-old Raymond Gefroh was taken into custody for the theft. He was first stopped by Fort Collins police for a traffic violation and then arrested on drug charges, police said. The items were found in the vehicle - police said they don't know if the car was his or if it was associated with the original theft.

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