Westside : Hoping to Curb Rash of Dog Thefts
Call in Ace Ventura, pet detective.
Officers in Los Angeles Police Department’s Pacific Division are investigating a series of dognapings that have plagued Venice and surrounding areas.
As many as four pedigreed dogs may have been stolen in August, with several other canines the possible victims of thieves in previous weeks, said Detective Bob Jakucs.
Jakucs said the unusually high number of animal thefts may be the work of one or two people who are targeting expensive, purebred dogs.
“We have no idea what is behind these thefts,” Jakucs said. “There is no evidence to say they are being sold for animal research.”
The Venice Animal Alliance will hold a candlelight vigil Wednesday to draw public attention to the thefts. The alliance estimates that at least seven animals have been reported missing in the last several weeks.
Anyone with information regarding the thefts should call Pacific Division detectives at (310) 202-4512.
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