The Hampton Police Division is seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the suspect in connection with a commercial burglary and animal cruelty complaint that occurred on January 3, 2024.
At approximately 7:05 p.m., Public Safety Communications received a call in reference to a burglary that had just occurred at United Auto Repair, located in the 2500 block of West Pembroke Avenue. The investigation revealed that the unknown suspect entered the closed business through an unsecured door and went into an office containing a 1-year-old Rottweiler. The suspect discharged a firearm, striking the canine. The suspect then entered a second office, containing a 4-year-old American Pitbull Terrier in a kennel and discharged a firearm, striking the second canine. The suspect fled the business prior to officers arrival.
The Rottweiler succumbed to it’s injury on scene. The American Pitbull Terrier was transported to a local emergency veterinary hospital to be treated for it’s injury.
The suspect is described as an unknown male, last seen wearing a black ski mask over his face, black beanie hat with a white logo, black jacket, black pants, and black and white sneakers.
If you or anyone you know has information that will assist police, they are encouraged to contact the Hampton Police Division at 757–727–6111 or the Crime Line at 1–888-LOCK-U-UP. Tipsters can also send an anonymous tip by visiting our secure tip form at P3Tips.com. Crime Line callers remain anonymous and never appear in court. If a Crime Line tip results in an arrest, the caller may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $1500.00.