Three stolen miniature horses, donkey recovered in Good Hope, Mira Loma
Good Hope resident Salvador Paniagua, 19, was taken into custody today when investigators found the miniature donkey on a ranch in the 25000 block of Spring Street.
Friday, March 12, 2010
Three miniature horses and a miniature donkey stolen from a Nuevo barn have been recovered and one person has been taken into custody in the case, said Riverside County Sheriff’s Sgt. Stephen Mike in a news release.
Good Hope resident Salvador Paniagua, 19, was taken into custody today when investigators found the miniature donkey on a ranch in the 25000 block of Spring Street, Mike said.
Investigators were able to locate the three additional horses at Rancho Francisco Ranch, which is located in the 6400 block of Lucretia, in the unincorporated area of Mira Loma north of Riverside, Mike said. Rancho Francisco Ranch operates a horse transportation business.
About 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, deputies responded to the 22000 block of Hansen Avenue after receiving reports that some horses had been taken. Mike said the theft occurred at approximately 1:30 a.m. Three miniature horses and one miniature donkey were taken from the property after the suspects cut a hole in the fence at the rear of the property, Mike said. The suspects entered the property and removed the horses from their barn, he said.
Two of the horses were pregnant and may be in need of special veterinary care.
Investigators were able to track a potential suspect to a ranch in the 25000 block of Spring Street in Good Hope.
The investigation revealed Paniagua contacted the victims on Feb. 28 inquiring about the horses, Mike said. He then returned to the victim’s residence on March 10 when he took the horses. Paniagua led investigators to the Rancho Francisco Ranch where he sold the horses for $1,500. Investigators believe the horses were possibly destined for Mexico.
The Department is requesting anyone that may have additional information about this case; please contact Investigator Frey at 951-791-3400 or 951 487-7367.
Tags: good hope, mira loma, nuevo, riverside county sheriff's department, Sgt. Stephen Mike, SWRNN
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Comment by: Moya Shehee Posted: March 13, 2010, 12:02 pm
I talked to a relative today and the men who stole the poor animals had not fed or watered them the entire time they had them. What cruelty, especially with two of them pregnant!