Denver police investigate a stolen box of human heads

Police stated in an email that the box was being used for medical research.

Denver police investigate a stolen box of human heads

DENVER -- Officials said Saturday that Denver police are investigating the alleged theft of a container containing human heads from an unattended freight truck.

Police stated in an email that the box was being used for medical research.


 

Denver television station KDVR reported that someone broke into the truck while it was being parked on Wednesday afternoon and Thursday morning.

Police said that the blue-and-white container was marked with a label reading "Exempt Human Speimen". The truck also contained a dolly.

As of Saturday, no arrests had been made. Investigators also asked anyone who found the box to contact police.