State and local police were at the Fairfield Senior Center Thursday night - near where officials say ballots are stored ahead of the upcoming recount in the first selectman's race.

Authorities are conducting an investigation to determine if a crime took place at the Bigelow Center for Senior Activities.

The site is the location where the recount of Fairfield's first selectman race will take place on Tuesday.

The Office of the Secretary of the State released the following statement following reports of a law enforcement investigation in Fairfield tonight: 

“Our office is aware of a potential incident that was reported Thursday night in Fairfield, near the site of the town’s secure ballot storage. The Connecticut State Police and the Office of the Chief State’s Attorney are conducting an investigation to determine if a crime took place, and the State Elections Enforcement Commission (SEEC) has been alerted. Questions about the investigation should be directed to the State Police and the Chief State’s Attorney’s office."

State officials say plans for Tuesday’s recount for Fairfield’s first selectman remain in place, pending the results of the investigation. 

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