Police recover suspected stolen WWII medals in Palmerston North search

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23 Feb, 2026 06:32 AMQuick Read

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The medals include a 1939-1945 star, an Atlantic star, a Burma star, and the 1939-1945 war medal. Photo / Supplied

Police have recovered four war medals during a search at a Palmerston North address and are now looking to find the owners.

The medals were found during a search at an address in Kelvin Grove, and police believe they are stolen.

The medals include
a 1939-45 star, an Atlantic star, a Burma star, and the 1939-45 war medal.

Police believe these hold significant sentimental value and would like to return them to their rightful owner.