Two men burglarized the Palms-N-Paws Animal Shelter, stealing two dogs; one suspect arrested 
DATE/TIME: July 22, 2018/ 12:01 a.m.
INCIDENT: Commercial Burglary and Animal Cruelty
LOCATION: Palms-N-Paws Animal Shelter, 7086 Bullion Ave, Twentynine Palms
SUSPECT(S): Levi Irwin, 20 year old resident of Twentynine Palms
Unidentified male
SUMMARY:
On Sunday, July 22, 2018, Levi Irwin and an unidentified male, forced open a door to the Palms-N-Paws Animal Shelter in Twentynine Palms, and stole two Pitbull dogs. Irwin unlocked the other cages, which allowed all the dogs to run free. Two dogs ran from the building, and have not been located. Two other dogs were severely injured from a fight after they were let loose.
Detectives from the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Morongo Basin Station, investigated the case. A search warrant was served at Irwin’s residence, and evidence was recovered. Irwin was booked at the Morongo Basin Jail for PC 459, burglary, and PC 597, animal cruelty.
The other suspect and stolen dogs have not been located. Anyone with information related to this investigation is asked to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department Morongo Basin Station at (760)366-4175. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may contact We-Tip at 1-888-78-CRIME.
Refer: Detective E. Popa
Station: Morongo Basin
Phone No. (760)366-4175
Case No. 201801066
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Morongo Basin Sheriff's Department
63665 Twentynine Palms Highway
Joshua Tree, CA 92252
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1