Decapitated Animals Found Among Salvation Army Donations On LI

Nassau police are investigating after decapitated animals were found in a bag among donated goods in Hempstead on Monday morning.

According to police, the manager of the Salvation Army on Front Street was unloading a truck around 9:40 a.m. The man unloaded a large bag emitting a strange odor. When he opened it, the man found a goat with a severed head and a decapitated chicken.

The dead animals were taken by the Town of Hempstead Animal Control Division. Police say the investigation is ongoing.

Police ask anyone with information about this to call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-244-TIPS. All callers will remain anonymous.

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