LEITCHFIELD, Ky. (WDRB) -- Police in Leitchfield are hunting for a thief authorities say took a dead man's clothing at a funeral home.
Authorities say the theft happened Wednesday around 8:30 p.m. at the Watson and Hunt Funeral Home.
Officials say the suspect was inside the funeral home for several hours.
Investigators say the thief stole a suit that was going to be used in a dead man's memorial service. The suspect is even seen wearing those clothes on surveillance video.
"He did a pretty morbid thing as far as I'm concerned and doesn't show much respect," said Det. Kevin Smith with the Leitchfield Police Department. "This is disturbing. I think that's the best why I can describe it."
The thief also took family jewelry belonging to the deceased man according to police.
Investigators also add the thief took electronics from the funeral home and keys to the hearse. The suspect even took a nap in the owner's office chair.
Regardless of what the suspect has done, police have this message for him:
"You can redeem yourself. Man up, come forward and let us work with you and we'll do what we can to help you out," Det. Smith said.
The suspect has a large tattoo on his upper left arm.
If you have any information about the suspect's identity, you're asked to call Leitchfield Police at (270) 259-3850 or Grayson County Dispatch at (270) 259-3024.
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