4th Suspect Arrested in Dog Thefts

6:24 PM, Feb 16, 2012   |    comments
Images of two of the pit bulls that were taken.
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Columbia, SC (WLTX) - A fourth suspect has been arrested in connection with a string of dog thefts from the Columbia Animal Shelter.

The 13-year-old turned himself over to authorities Thursday. Three other suspects were already in custody.

Over a period of three weeks, suspects stole animals from the shelter three separate times. Police say two of the suspects were arrested as they were trying to enter the place a fourth time.

Police say pit bulls were taken each time. At least 17 dogs later were found at a location in Bamberg County.