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After Porch Theft Leaves Gate Open, Fontana Dog Set for Leg Amputation

Police are investigating a white Mercedes-Benz SUV seen on Ring footage.

Overview

  • Ring video captured a porch thief on Dec. 3 leaving a Fontana yard gate open shortly before the family’s dogs escaped, according to the owners.
  • Blazer returned that night, but Sparky was found about two days later with severe wounds that veterinarians believe came from being struck and dragged by a vehicle.
  • Doctors initially stitched Sparky’s injuries, but the damage and infection persisted, and veterinarians scheduled a leg amputation for Friday.
  • The owners launched a GoFundMe with an $8,000 goal to help pay for Sparky’s emergency surgery and hospital care.
  • David Lopez filed a police report and is asking the public to report sightings of the white Mercedes-Benz SUV with silver rims seen in the surveillance footage; no arrests have been reported.