News Summary
Anmol Bhatia, a 27-year-old man, has been arrested following a burglary where a dog belonging to his former roommate was killed. Bhatia faces serious charges including felony animal cruelty and first-degree residential burglary. He reportedly entered the residence unlawfully, and security footage shows him attacking the dog. The victim, an elderly man, discovered his pet deceased upon returning home. Bhatia is held without bail and is scheduled for arraignment as the investigation continues.
West Hollywood
Anmol Bhatia, a 27-year-old man, was arrested on Sunday evening in connection with a burglary that resulted in the death of a dog belonging to his former roommate. Bhatia is being held without bail, as confirmed by the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department, and is facing multiple charges including felony animal cruelty, first-degree residential burglary, and vandalism causing over $400 in property damage.
Bhatia was apprehended around 8 p.m. in Beverly Hills and was later booked at the West Hollywood Station. Investigators had identified him as a person of interest in the case following the burglary incident that took place on September 4 at approximately 11:35 p.m. in the 1200 block of Harper Avenue, which is one block north of Santa Monica Boulevard and one block east of Sweetzer Avenue.
According to security footage, Bhatia was seen entering the residence without permission. The victim reported that upon returning home, he found his small dog deceased, a result of an alleged attack by Bhatia. The sheriff’s department later confirmed that the dog had become unresponsive due to the abuse inflicted during the incident.
Details of the Incident
The victim, who is believed to be at least 65 years old, had recently evicted Bhatia from the apartment just days before the burglary. Video surveillance provided by the victim showed the suspect attacking the dog vigorously, further raising the severity of the charges against him.
While investigators did not specify the items taken during the burglary, they are continuing their inquiry into both the animal abuse and the residential theft. Bhatia’s charges reflect the serious nature of the alleged crimes, especially given the victim’s age, which authorities claim Bhatia knew or should have been aware of during the commission of the burglary.
Upcoming Proceedings
Bhatia is scheduled to appear for arraignment on Wednesday at the Airport courthouse. The specific details surrounding the items stolen remain undisclosed, but the investigation is ongoing as authorities review the footage and collect further evidence.
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is urging anyone with information pertinent to the case to contact detectives at the West Hollywood Sheriff’s Station at 310-855-8850. As the situation develops, the community remains shocked and concerned over the violent circumstances surrounding the incident and the implications of animal abuse in residential settings.
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