SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a dognapping and are asking the public for help to find the animal.
During the month of January, deputies, animal control officers and members of the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office’s K9 Unit responded to a residence in the 5500 block of SW Wanamaker Road on multiple occasions to check the welfare of Bosco, a 14-year-old bloodhound, following claims of animal neglect, according to Deputy Abigail Christian.
The Sheriff’s Office investigated these claims and found them to be unsubstantiated after viewing and interacting with Bosco and his owner. No law violations were found.
On January 28, Bosco was stolen from his family. That day, a witness reported seeing an unknown grey SUV leaving the driveway of the residence around 2:15pm.
The Shawnee County Sheriff's Office is seeking assistance with locating Bosco and returning him to his owner. The person(s) having custody of Bosco are in possession of stolen property and could face criminal charges in connection with the incident.
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Bosco are asked to immediately contact Detective Roberts (785)-251-2251 | [email protected]), the Shawnee County Sheriff’s Office (785-251-2200) or Shawnee County Crime Stoppers (P3 Tips mobile app | 785)-234-0007).