Human remains stolen from cemetery allegedly found at Melbourne home
Human remains that are believed to have been stolen from Melbourne mausoleums almost two months ago have allegedly been found at a home in Melbourne's south-west.
A 40-year-old Spotswood man has been arrested over the alleged theft of the partial human remains from mausoleums at a cemetery on Geelong Road in Footscray.
Police have said they expect to charge the man with interfering with the corpse of a human being and criminal damage.
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Police have allegedly found the human remains at a home in Spotswood. Nine
A significant police investigation has been underway since partial human remains were allegedly stolen from the mausoleums in two separate incidents between January 27 and February 1.
At the time, police said caskets at the mausoleum and had been opened and some body parts had been removed.
Police raided a home in Mary Street in Spotswood this morning, where they allegedly discovered what is believed to be the stolen partial human remains.
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Thieves stole human body parts from Footscray Cemetery. Nine
Detectives located two skulls, one in inside a bedroom and the second in the front garden.
The man who has been arrested is believed to have been renting out a room at the house, living alongside other tenants.
The investigation into the thefts is still ongoing.
Anyone with information that could assist police is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or submit a confidential report online at www.crimestoppersvic.com.au
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