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New Search For Missing New Canaan Mom In West Hartford: Report

Authorities reportedly were searching a reservoir on Farmington Avenue on Thursday.

WEST HARTFORD, CT — Authorities launched a new search of a reservoir on Farmington Avenue in West Hartford on Thursday to look for clues to the disappearance of New Canaan mother-of-five Jennifer Farber Dulos, reports Fox61.

State police searched reservoirs in the area over the summer, in addition to properties owned by Fotis Dulos, the estranged and accused husband of Jennifer Dulos, Waveny Park in New Canaan and garbage collection plant in Hartford, among others.

Jennifer Dulos has been missing since May 24, and Fotis Dulos and his ex-girlfriend, Michelle Troconis, are facing charges in connection with the disappearance. Fotis Dulos was in Norwalk Superior Court on Thursday and pleaded not guilty to new charges of tampering with evidence.

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The Duloses were in the midst of a contentious divorce and custody fight over their five children at the time of her disappearance. Jennifer Dulos' mother, Gloria Farber, currently is seeking sole custody of the children.

According to the Hartford Courant, nearly two dozen law enforcement officers were at the reservoir on Thursday - accompanied by police dogs - looking for clues.

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Click here to read the full story on the Fox61 website, and click here to read it on the Courant site.

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