Crime & Safety

Authorities Know Who Left Fetus in Toilet Tank, DA Says

An investigation continues into the discovery of a fetus in a toilet tank at Starters Pub in Lower Saucon Township.

Authorities say they know who left a fetus in the toilet tank of a restroom at Starters Pub, Northampton County First Assistant District Attorney Terry Houck confirmed Tuesday.

"We know who it is," he said, adding only that the case remains under investigation.

A cleaning crew found the fetus Monday morning in a toilet tank of a ladies restroom at the restaurant, at 3731 Route 378 in the Saucon Square shopping center, according to Lower Saucon Township police. 

Authorities have not yet disclosed the gestation stage of the fetus.

Starters owner Dave Rank has said he is devastated by the discovery at his business and asked people to pray for those involved.


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