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Seeking L.B. Middleton or family: Your stolen WWI medals have been found in Medicine Hat

Medicine Hat police say they've recovered two medals from the First World War that belong to an "L.B. Middleton," and they haven't been able to locate the rightful owner.

Police looking for relatives of the person whose war medals were recovered after theft from charity office

Medicine Hat police have recovered these two medals from the First World War. They were awarded to an L.B. Middleton who served with the British Navy. (Medicine Hat police)

Police in Medicine Hat, Alta., say they've recovered two medals from the First World War that belong to an "L.B. Middleton," but they haven't been able to locate the rightful owner. 

In December, police arrested two people for stealing from donation baskets at a charity office in the southern Alberta city.

As they were carrying out a related search, investigators found a plastic bag with old foreign coins and the two medals.

It appears the medals were awarded to L.B. Middleton, who served with the British Navy.

Now, police are hoping to return the medals to Middleton or any of his or her relatives. 

Anyone with information is asked to contact Medicine Hat Police.