Cat Found Mutilated In Jefferson County
At Least 25 Cats Found Mutilated In Metro Area
POSTED: 1:18 pm MDT June 27,
2003
DENVER -- Another cat has been found mutilated in the Denver metro area, this time in Jefferson County.A homeowner found the animal Friday morning in the Dakota Station subdivision near South Kipling Street and West Chatfield Avenue, authorities said.
The remains were taken to the Denver Dumb Friends League for examination and collection of forensic evidence.A collar with the owner's name was found at the scene and deputies were attempting to locate the owner from southwest Denver.Jefferson County Sheriff's investigators were working closely with Aurora police detectives and the task force formed to solve the string of animal killings. At least 25 cats have been mutilated in the metro area since last year, 7NEWS reported.Investigators ask that anyone who finds the remains of animal to notify authorities immediately and not disturb the crime scene.A $12,000 reward has been established for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any anyone responsible for the mutilations. Anyone with information about this or other similar crimes can call the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office tip line at (303) 271-5599, or the Aurora Police Department at (303) 344-2455.Additional Resource:
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Previous Stories:
- June 26, 2003: Is a Mutilated Cat In Lafayette Linked To Denver Attacks?
- June 18, 2003: Task Force Formed After Another Cat Found Mutilated
- June 17, 2003: Third Cat In 10 Days Found Mutilated
- June 12, 2003: More Mutilated Cats Discovered In Aurora
- December 10, 2002: Cat Mutilations In Parker May Be Linked To Aurora's
- November 12, 2002: Experts: Surgical Precision Of Cat Mutilations Worrisome
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