Thanksgiving Burglary Leaves 76-Year-Old Woman Devastated After Dog's Death

Heartless Thanksgiving Day Burglary

• 💔 A 76-year-old woman in Covina had her home burglarized on Thanksgiving Day, an event that has left her deeply grieving.
• 🏠 The victim, who has lived in her home for over 30 years, always felt safe and never anticipated such a crime.

Stolen Valuables and Financial Loss

• 💰 Thieves broke a window and ransacked the home, stealing valuables including a wedding ring and thousands of dollars intended for her mortgage payment.
• 🖼️ Priceless family valuables were also taken, compounding the emotional distress.

Loss of Beloved Pet

• 🐶 The victim's dog, Rocky, was later found dead in the street with severe head trauma.
• 💔 Rocky, who had been a companion and protector since her husband's passing, is believed to have died trying to chase away the burglars.

Ongoing Investigation and Community Support

• 🔍 Detectives are gathering evidence, hoping fingerprints might provide a clue to the perpetrators' identities.
• ⚠️ The family recalls a similar incident about a month prior where someone banged on the victim's window at night, suggesting a possible connection.
• 🙏 The family is seeking justice for the crime and hopes the responsible individuals will be held accountable.
• 🤝 A GoFundMe has been started by the family to help replace the stolen money, with a link available on the KTLA website.