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Burglar Sprays 3 Dogs With Pepper Spray, Takes 1 Dog

ARAPAHOE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4)- A burglary suspect is wanted for breaking into a home, spraying the three dogs on the property with pepper spray and then taking one of the dogs.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is asking for help identifying the man captured on surveillance footage.

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The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office is looking for a burglary suspect (credit: Arapahoe Co. Sheriff's Office)

The man broke into a home in the area of 5000 South Himalaya Court on Friday about 1:20 p.m. The man is seen on video spraying the resident's three dogs with some type of chemical spray, possibly pepper spray.

The suspect then returned two hours later and took one of the dogs. The dog was named "Roo" and is the family's pet.

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Roo (credit: Arapahoe Co. Sheriff's Office)

Additional Information from the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office:

CALL METRO DENVER CRIME STOPPERS 720-913-STOP (7867)

Text to: 274637 (CRIMES) then title DMCS & enter your message.

Crime Stoppers collects information on unsolved crimes or individuals wanted by the police.

Callers can remain anonymous. The tip line is answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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