UPDATE: Police on Wednesday provided more details into the mysterious investigation. Our latest story can be found here. Our original story continues below.
A mystery is unfolding in suburban Des Plaines this week after police were seen sifting through the backyard of a home starting on Monday, though officials have not provided details into why.
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WATCH HERENeighbors told NBC 5 multiple police officers have been seen going in and out of a home on Warrington Street between Golf and Mount Prospect Roads. Sky5 video and photos from above the scene showed police sifting through dirt in the backyard, with buckets tents and tarps set up.
Officers could also be seen collecting items from the home's garage, and taking them back into their van.
Also on scene at the Des Plaines home was a group of investigators from 24 suburban police departments called the Major Case Assistance Team.
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"They help with everything from accident reconstruction to forensic investigations," NBC 5's Lisa Chavarria said from Des Plaines early Wednesday morning.
The Major Case Assistance Team is a multi-jurisdictional organization that provides investigative, forensic, surveillance and accident reconstruction assistance to member agencies during investigations of homicides, kidnappings, serious/fatal accidents, and other major crimes," their website said.
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SIGN UP Chavarria added that Des Plaines police expect to be back out at the home Wednesday for a final day.
No further details were provided.
This is a developing story that will be updated.
