Remains dug up, stolen from Connecticut cemetery
November 06, 2019 11:00 pm
• Last Updated: November 07, 2019 3:34 pm
HARTFORD (AP) — Connecticut police are investigating a grave that was dug up and remains that were taken from a Jewish cemetery in Hartford.
Authorities say a 70-year-old grave was dug up at Agudas Achim Cemetery.
Officers say the incident possibly occurred on Halloween and the person or persons dug the grave with a shovel and their hands.
Authorities say they are at the beginning of their investigation and plan to view surveillance footage to see if a vehicle left the area.
WTNH-TV reports that since the family has not yet been notified, the identity of the remains in the grave will not be released.
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