Urn with Anita Mui’s ashes missing from Lantau monastery as family appeals for help
The urn containing the ashes of late Hong Kong Cantopop star Anita Mui Yim-fong went missing from a monastery three months ago, the singer’s family has revealed, saying police had made “no progress” in their investigation, causing them distress. A police spokesman said on Sunday that the force received a report on July 18 that an item stored in a Lantau monastery was suspected to have gone…
Three months ago, the urn holding the ashes of late Hong Kong singer Anita Mui went missing from Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, leaving her family in distress. Police have made no progress in the investigation since receiving a report on July 18, causing further anguish to Mui's loved ones. The monastery, site of the iconic Tian Tan Buddha, stores the ashes of several celebrities in a columbarium.
A concerned fan discovered the urn's absence on July 18 when the screws on the niche's door panel became loose, revealing the empty space. Mui, who passed away in 2003 at 40, would have celebrated her 63rd birthday on Saturday, and her family issued a statement urging the public for assistance. The fan group Anita Mui International Fan Club expressed shock and demanded the monastery improve security measures.
No arrests have been made yet, but the family has provided contact information for any potential witnesses or those with relevant footage.
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