The Metropolitan Police Department is turning to the public for help in tracking down a kitten that was snatched from a Southeast home during a burglary. According to MPD statement, the tiny feline was one of the items stolen when suspects broke into a residence on the 2400 block of 15th Place, Southeast late last week.
The incident, which took place on November 15, unfolded at around 6:35 p.m., when the intruders forcibly entered the home and removed the kitten, along with other property, before fleeing the area. The MPD has not yet released a description of the suspects or indicated how the perpetrators gained access to the locked residence, nor have they detailed the specific property that was taken alongside the kitten.
In an effort to recover the stolen kitten and hold the burglars accountable, the MPD is offering a reward of up to $1,000. This reward is intended for anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the individuals behind this burglary. The department's statement emphasized the importance of community assistance in these investigations, highlighting the role that local tips and information play in solving such cases.
Community members who may have seen the kitten, or have knowledge related to this incident are encouraged to come forward. The authorities have advised that witnesses should not approach or attempt to recover the animal on their own but instead immediately contact the police. Tips can be phoned in to (202) 727-9099 or sent via text to the department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411, the, MPD has stressed that even the smallest bit of information could be crucial to their efforts.
