LAS VEGAS, NV – A woman has been arrested in Las Vegas after allegedly breaking into a funeral home, stealing a casket containing a body, and later dumping the body outside the same establishment. Patricia Sierra, 47, faces multiple charges, including grand larceny, burglary of a business, and removing, transferring, or disturbing human remains, according to Clark County records.
The incident occurred on August 27 at Affordable Cremation and Burial Services in Las Vegas. Sierra allegedly broke in by smashing a front window, then unlocked the door to gain access to the building, local Fox affiliate KVVU reported. Surveillance footage reportedly captured the suspect entering the funeral home, walking into the viewing room, and removing the casket before taking it outside.
Police said Sierra entered and exited the funeral home several times before eventually leaving the scene. Around 3:30 a.m., a passerby discovered the casket and a body lying face down next to it in front of the funeral home. Authorities identified the body as that of a person whose viewing had taken place the day before, based on paperwork found near the remains.
The investigation is ongoing, and Sierra remains in custody as she awaits legal proceedings.