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Police: Van Stolen In Redding With Show Dogs Inside Recovered, All Dogs Safe

REDDING (CBS13) – A van that had more than a dozen show dogs inside when it was stolen has been recovered, and all of the dogs are all in good health, say police.

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The area where the van was found. (Credit: CHP-Northern Division Air Operations)

Fourteen dogs were inside the white Dodge cargo van that was parked at an In-n-out restaurant in Redding on Wednesday. Breeds included rat terriers, rottweilers, and yellow labs. They were on their way to the Woofstock show in Vallejo.

One of the dogs, a Rottweiler, is from Sacramento, says the dog's owner, Tony Carter.

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Some of the dogs rescued by authorities. (Credit: Redding Police Department)

Surveillance photos of the person suspected of stealing the van have been released by police. No further information has been released.

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Surveillance photo of the suspect. (Credit: Redding Police Department)
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