Thief walks away with rescue group's dog
A woman who spent about an hour fussing with the dogs at an El Segundo pet adoption event took a pit bull for a walk and never returned, police and organizers said.
The theft Thursday evening at the PAL Rescue & Adoption program at Petsmart was captured on videotape, and police are hoping they can identify the woman.
"It's a little disturbing," said Shannon Reck, a PAL Rescue volunteer. "I guess the people had been out in front of Petsmart for several hours. It's really nerve-racking."
The woman, accompanied by a young man, made off with Starley, a white and black Pit Bull Terrier mix.
"Starley is a sweet, gentle loving pup," PAL's Web site says. "She is a little over a year old and weighs about 45 pounds."
PAL Rescue volunteers regularly hold pet adoption events at the business in Plaza El Segundo.
The theft Thursday evening at the PAL Rescue & Adoption program at Petsmart was captured on videotape, and police are hoping they can identify the woman."It's a little disturbing," said Shannon Reck, a PAL Rescue volunteer. "I guess the people had been out in front of Petsmart for several hours. It's really nerve-racking."
The woman, accompanied by a young man, made off with Starley, a white and black Pit Bull Terrier mix.
"Starley is a sweet, gentle loving pup," PAL's Web site says. "She is a little over a year old and weighs about 45 pounds."
PAL Rescue volunteers regularly hold pet adoption events at the business in Plaza El Segundo.
The woman spent about an hour with the dogs in the store's rear and
finally asked if she could take Starley for a walk, Reck said.
She and a young man walked away with the dog about 5:45 p.m. and never came back.
Reck said people who adopt pets must fill out an application. They also are charged about $200 for spaying or neutering, microchipping and other expenses. The money is tax deductible.
The woman was described as white, about 5 feet 5 inches tall with sandy blonde hair. She was wearing two sweatshirts, a brown hoodie and black sweat shirt and jeans.
The man was in his early 20s with blond spiky hair. He wore jeans and a green T-shirt.
Starly has stitches in her stomach from her recent spay surgery.
Anyone with information should contact El Segundo police Detective Hugo Perez at 310-524-2216. Reck is available at 310-658-2470 or 310-951-3649.
She and a young man walked away with the dog about 5:45 p.m. and never came back.
Reck said people who adopt pets must fill out an application. They also are charged about $200 for spaying or neutering, microchipping and other expenses. The money is tax deductible.
The woman was described as white, about 5 feet 5 inches tall with sandy blonde hair. She was wearing two sweatshirts, a brown hoodie and black sweat shirt and jeans.
The man was in his early 20s with blond spiky hair. He wore jeans and a green T-shirt.
Starly has stitches in her stomach from her recent spay surgery.
Anyone with information should contact El Segundo police Detective Hugo Perez at 310-524-2216. Reck is available at 310-658-2470 or 310-951-3649.
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