Dog taken during Colorado airman's deployment found dead, owner says, search for suspect ongoing
CBS News • • nation
Key Points:
- Andrew Beckham, a Colorado Air National Guard airman, had his vehicle and dog, Maverick, stolen by a housesitter, Andrew "Andy" Jansen, while deployed.
- Jansen was hired through TrustedHousesitters.com to care for Maverick but disappeared a month into Beckham's deployment, taking the Subaru and Maverick with him.
- Beckham was allowed to return early from deployment to aid in the search, which involved community efforts and online outreach.
- The stolen vehicle was found in Denver, with Maverick tragically discovered dead inside the car.
- Authorities have issued felony warrants for Jansen's arrest on charges including motor vehicle theft, and the Aurora Police Department is seeking public assistance to locate him.
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