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Burglars Steal Pet Ashes From Brentwood Veterinary Hospital as Police Seek Tips

Police say two masked suspects removed bags holding urns during a pre-dawn break-in.

Overview

  • Security footage shows two masked people breaking in around 6 a.m. Saturday and shattering a glass door.
  • Investigators say the suspects tried to access the cash register, then left with specially made bags containing urns.
  • The hospital says four urns with cremated pet remains were taken and calls the loss truly irreplaceable.
  • Staff also found cardstock paw-print keepsakes and fur clippings missing after an inventory of the clinic.
  • No arrests or recoveries have been reported; affected families were notified and refunded, and police asked anyone with information to call 925-809-7911.