TWO PIT BULL DOGS STOLEN FROM EL CAJON ANIMAL SHELTER

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March 31, 2013 (El Cajon) – On March 28, 2013 at about 4:50 p.m. two men went to the El Cajon Animal Shelter located at 1275 N. Marshall and engaged one of the shelter attendants in a conversation. While there, the two men were looking at two dogs in separate kennels. The men had additional questions about the dogs and the attendant referred them to the shelter's office. The attendant then went to another portion of the shelter where she could no longer see the men. A short time later it was discovered the dogs the men were looking at had been taken from their kennels and were missing. The men could not be located.

Both of the dogs were Pit Bulls. One was described as being brown and white and about 3 years old. The other was described as blue and white and about 7 months old.

One suspect is described as 40-45 years old, the other around 50 years old. There is no additional information at this time and the investigation is continuing. Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the El Cajon Police Department at (619) 579-3311. Individuals with information on this crime who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers tip line at (888) 580-8477.


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