WATERFORD — Police have seized a mini-van in connection with the death of a man was found dead near the Crystal Mall in Waterford Wednesday.
Police said they found the body of Kim Weeks, 61, around 7:30 a.m. between Route 85 and the mall parking lot.
Police seized a blue Toyota Sienna mini-van as part of the investigation with the assistance of the Connecticut State Police.
The owner and operator information for the Sienna was not released.
Police believe Weeks most likely was killed as the result of an overnight hit-and-run accident. They said he was wearing dark clothing.
Weeks was last known to live in the New London area.
Waterford Police are asking anyone who was traveling along Route 85 last night or early this morning and observed a pedestrian or an accident to call Officer Ferland or Lieutenant Bellos of the Waterford Police Accident Investigation team at 860-442-9451.
