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LASD Names Person of Interest in West Hollywood Break-In That Left Dog Dead

Detectives released images naming 27-year-old Anmol Bhatia as a person of interest to generate public tips.

Overview

  • Security video shows a man entering a residence on the 1200 block of North Harper Avenue just after 11:30 p.m. on Sept. 4.
  • The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department says the intruder abused the resident’s small dog until it became unresponsive, and deputies later found the dog deceased.
  • Investigators identified the person of interest as Anmol Bhatia, age 27, and are seeking the public’s help to locate him.
  • Bhatia is described as 5 feet 10 inches tall with black hair and brown eyes, according to LASD.
  • Anyone with information is asked to call the West Hollywood Detective Bureau at 310-855-8850 or submit anonymous tips via Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477 or lacrimestoppers.org.