$1K reward offered after pit bull stolen from animal shelter in Exeter

Rhode Island State Police share this photo of a pit bull that was stolen from the Exeter Animal Shelter, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

EXETER, R.I. (WLNE) — Rhode Island State Police said Friday a dog was stolen from an animal shelter in Exeter last week.

Rhode Island State Police share this photo of a pit bull that was stolen from the Exeter Animal Shelter, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Police said someone broke into the Exeter Animal Shelter on South County Trail on July 19.

Rhode Island State Police share surveillance photo of a person who’s accused of breaking into the Exeter Animal Shelter, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

The dog was described as a grey and brown female pit bull.

Rhode Island State Police share this photo of a pit bull that was stolen from the Exeter Animal Shelter, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

The Rhode Island SPCA is asking for the public’s help in find this dog. A $1,000 reward is being offered for any information about the identity of the suspect and the return of the stolen dog.

Rhode Island State Police share surveillance photo of a person who’s accused of breaking into the Exeter Animal Shelter, Wednesday, July 19, 2023.

Anyone with information should call the Rhode Island State Police at 401-444-1068 or the Rhode Island SPCA at 401-438-8150. Those who would like to remain anonymous can do so.

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