Overview
- Investigators publicized surveillance images showing a woman entering a mausoleum and opening glass cremation niches with a tool to remove items.
- A toddler is visible walking behind the woman in the footage, raising concerns about possible child endangerment while the thefts occurred.
- Precinct 5 officials say jewelry, gold bars, and rings were reported missing from the mausoleum and display cases.
- Authorities noted a visitor reported missing items earlier in late May but said it is unclear whether that loss is linked to the woman captured on camera.
- Investigators dubbed the suspect the “crypt crook,” highlighted tattoos and the black-and-white purse as leads, and asked anyone with information to call Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.