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Case ID: 2165

Classification: Burning - Fire or Fireworks

Animal: dog (non pit-bull)

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Two Dogs in dog kennel set on fire
Arvada, CO (US)

Incident Date: Monday, Feb 16, 2004
County: Jefferson

Disposition: Open
Case Images: 2 files available

Suspect(s) Unknown - We need your help!

Arvada police want to know who set fire to a portable kennel with two dogs inside and left it behind a movie theater.

A worker at the Colorado Cinemas Olde Town 14 at 5550 Wadsworth Blvd. discovered the burning kennel behind the building while taking out the trash Monday night. He heard yelping, and ran back inside the theater for a fire extinguisher.

The worker put out the fire, but it was too late for one of the dogs. Only a black lab puppy survived.

The puppy was taken to an animal hospital, where it was being treated for burns.

Police say whoever is responsible for the crime could face animal cruelty charges. Anyone who knows anything about the incident or saw anything suspicious around February 16, 2004 behind the theater is asked to contact the Arvada Police Department.

If you have information on this case, please contact:
Arvada Police Department
720-898-6900

References

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