Evil
02-06-2007, 05:07 AM
Three more cats found mutilated
January 31, 2007 04:28pm
Article from: AAP
THREE more cats have been skinned, disembowelled and left on public display in Darwin, bringing the total number of dead felines in the past two months to 10.
The horrific spate of killings started in November last year, when workers at Palmerston Golf Course stumbled across the first mutilated cat.
Since then, the bodies of six more cats have been dumped with their organs displayed around them in the same area.
Last Tuesday employees at the golf course found a cat that had been stolen from its owner and killed at an unknown location.
The mutilated cat was still wearing a collar at the base of its head, which was the only part of the animal to be left intact.
Police had hoped it would be the last of the vicious incidents but, following the discovery of three more cats in the Palmerston area, they are now warning of more brutal killings.
Members of the public were today called upon to come forward with any information that may assist detectives, who have limited information on the offenders.
"We are concerned that the person or persons committing these offences may continue," said Sergeant Rob Jordan of Palmerston Police Station.
"If members of the public locate cats that have been killed in this manner we urge them to leave it where it was found and call police straight away."
Sgt Jordan said the horrendous nature of the crimes was shocking.
"We are extremely concerned at the cruelty being inflicted on these animals and are urging anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations to come forward," he said.
Of the most recent finds, two were in the Gunn area while one was found in a park near Aunger and Lambrick Avenue in the nearby Bakewell area.
Sgt Jordan said the person or people responsible may reside in the Driver or Durack areas, which are close by.
"We urge residents who live in those two suburbs to be vigilant and call police immediately if they suspect or know of any similar incidences," he said.
Police do not think the attacks are linked to the brutal bashing deaths of three cats at the Darwin RSPCA earlier this month.
January 31, 2007 04:28pm
Article from: AAP
THREE more cats have been skinned, disembowelled and left on public display in Darwin, bringing the total number of dead felines in the past two months to 10.
The horrific spate of killings started in November last year, when workers at Palmerston Golf Course stumbled across the first mutilated cat.
Since then, the bodies of six more cats have been dumped with their organs displayed around them in the same area.
Last Tuesday employees at the golf course found a cat that had been stolen from its owner and killed at an unknown location.
The mutilated cat was still wearing a collar at the base of its head, which was the only part of the animal to be left intact.
Police had hoped it would be the last of the vicious incidents but, following the discovery of three more cats in the Palmerston area, they are now warning of more brutal killings.
Members of the public were today called upon to come forward with any information that may assist detectives, who have limited information on the offenders.
"We are concerned that the person or persons committing these offences may continue," said Sergeant Rob Jordan of Palmerston Police Station.
"If members of the public locate cats that have been killed in this manner we urge them to leave it where it was found and call police straight away."
Sgt Jordan said the horrendous nature of the crimes was shocking.
"We are extremely concerned at the cruelty being inflicted on these animals and are urging anyone with information that could assist police with their investigations to come forward," he said.
Of the most recent finds, two were in the Gunn area while one was found in a park near Aunger and Lambrick Avenue in the nearby Bakewell area.
Sgt Jordan said the person or people responsible may reside in the Driver or Durack areas, which are close by.
"We urge residents who live in those two suburbs to be vigilant and call police immediately if they suspect or know of any similar incidences," he said.
Police do not think the attacks are linked to the brutal bashing deaths of three cats at the Darwin RSPCA earlier this month.