Wamego couple: Son’s ashes stolen from New Mexico motel lot

Kelly Hunt looks at a photo of her son while on a travel stop in Albuquerque-photo courtesy KRQE-TV — Kathy Hunt looks at a photo of her son while on a travel stop in Albuquerque-photo courtesy KRQE-TV

ALBQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) — A couple from Wamego who recently lost a son to a California hiking accident says their son’s ashes were stolen from an Albuquerque motel parking lot.

KRQE-TV reports that Steven and Kathy Hunt reported the theft on Monday.

They had stopped to rest at a Hampton Inn in Albuquerque after picking up their son’s remains in California. That’s when they say someone broke into their son’s car and stole the ashes.

The car was attached to a moving truck.

Authorities say the couple’s 32-year-old son, Kyle, was killed in a hiking accident two weeks ago.

A photo memory board made by Kyle's co-workers- photo courtesy KRQE-TV — A photo memory board made by Kyle’s co-workers- photo courtesy KRQE-TV

The couple was on a 1,500 mile trip back to their home.

Albuquerque police are investigating the case.