Late-Night Break-In at Anchorage Animal Shelter Care and Control
Anchorage Animal Shelter Care and Control broken into Monday night. Two men entered through the night drop-off doors. They stole a cat and damaged four kennels.
Security Footage Shows How It Happened
Surveillance video captured the entire break-in. Two men approached the shelter’s overnight doors. Their faces covered. One wore a bulky jacket. They checked the doors to see which one is unlocked.
How They Got Inside
One man slipped into the bottom kennel. The second held the door open with a food bowl. He then climbed inside. They took only 10 seconds to get in.
They Handled the Cat Roughly
The men didn’t stay inside long. They grabbed a cat. Then, they ran off into the woods near Elmore Street.
Staff Discovered the Damage in the Morning
Shelter workers checked the night drop area the next morning. They found four broken kennels. One cat was missing. The cages were unusable and needed repairs.
The Kennels Need Repairs
Assistant Shelter Manager Logan Robinson said repairs will take time. Until then, night drop services are limited. That means people who need to drop off animals overnight may not be able to do so.
This Has Happened Before
This is the second time the shelter was robbed. Staff members are frustrated. They work hard to care for animals, and now they have to deal with extra repairs.
The Impact on the Shelter
The break-in caused more problems than just stolen property. The shelter relies on donations and limited funding. Fixing the broken cages will take money and resources. That means less funding for medical care and food for the animals.
The Investigation Continues
Police are still investigating. They are reviewing footage and asking the public for help. Anyone with informationshould contact local authorities.
How the Community Can Help
The shelter needs help. Donations will speed up repairs. The staff appreciates any support from the community. People can also volunteer their time to help with daily tasks.
Animal shelters exist to help animals. Break-ins only make things harder. The shelter recover, but it needs community support to do so.
