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Police may resume Stacy Peterson search Monday near Peoria

Posted June 06, 2010 11:00 pm

PEORIA - A search in central Illinois for the remains of Drew Peterson's fourth wife could resume as early as Monday.

Investigators combed a remote area near Peoria on Saturday for Stacy Peterson, who disappeared in 2007.

Peoria County Coroner Johnna Ingersoll confirms no human remains were found Saturday.

Authorities say they were acting on a tip, but didn't search Sunday or offer other details.

Illinois State Police Master Sgt. Tom Burek says investigators aren't finished with the search and consider the lead active.

Drew Peterson is a former suburban Chicago police officer awaiting trial for the murder of a previous wife. He's pleaded not guilty.

The 56-year-old is a suspect in the disappearance and possible homicide of Stacy Peterson.

He's denied wrongdoing.

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