TOLEDO, Ohio — Three dogs were rescued and one is still missing after an overnight break-in at Lucas County Canine Care and Control early Friday morning.
According to court documents, Maurice Carter, 43, of Toledo, is accused of breaking out a window to the facility around 3:45 a.m. and then leaving with four dogs from the location once inside.
According to LC4, three of the four dogs were located on Friday in the 1700 block of Belmont Avenue and safely brought back to the facility. Lola, a black and tan German Shepherd with medium-length hair, is still missing.
If you see Lola, you're asked to call LC4 at 419-255-8443. If it is after normal business hours, you can call the Toledo Police Department non-emergency line at 419-255-8443.
Carter was arrested, booked at the Lucas County Jail and charged with breaking and entering to commit theft or felony trespass unoccupied structure by force. He is scheduled to appear in Toledo Municipal Court on Monday.
According to a police report, Carter was arrested at the location last week and then returned at least once after to attempt to get a dog he claimed was his.
Carter appeared in Toledo Municipal Court Monday morning. His bond was set at $10,000 and he was ordered to have no contact with the victim. He's scheduled back in court on Nov. 25.
"The Board of Lucas County Commissioners and the LC4 leadership commend the Canine Control officers who worked to safely secure three of the missing dogs. We also want to thank the public for their show of support and their patience today," a press release from the Board of Lucas County Commissioners said.
Editor's note: This story has been updated to include new information from the Board of Lucas County Commissioners.
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