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Conn. home search may be tied to Gardner theft

Investigators sweep house of alleged mobster

Federal authorities on Thursday searched the home of an alleged mobster who has been questioned repeatedly about the notorious Gardner Museum heist, an indication that investigators are sharpening their probe into the decades-old, mysterious theft of priceless artwork. Investigators with ground-penetrating radar and specialized dogs descended on the Frances Drive home of Robert Gentile by 6 a.m., said A. Ryan McGuigan, his lawyer, on Thursday morning.

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Comments

I wonder if DigSafe, Connecticut has private grave sites mapped? (only about 1/2 of you will get that one)