St. Louis man accused of using obituaries to burglarize homes

A St. Louis man is facing accusations that he used information from obituaries to identify and burglarize the homes of people who had recently passed away. Authorities allege the suspect utilized the published notices to locate residences that were likely unoccupied.

The investigation into the thefts is ongoing. Officials have not released further details regarding the number of homes involved or the specific items taken during the alleged burglaries.