The Brief
- A couple is under investigation by Mesa Police after allegedly leaving an animal hospital without paying and striking a veterinary technician with their vehicle.
- Staff at EVE Pet Hospital in Mesa say the pair brought in a sick cat before taking the animal from the ICU and fleeing.
- Anyone who recognizes the cat owners or their vehicle is asked to contact the Mesa Police Department.
MESA, Ariz. – A visit to the veterinarian escalated into a police response at a Mesa pet hospital, where staff say the entire dilemma could have been avoided.
The backstory:
Staff members at EVE Pet Hospital in Mesa reported that a couple arrived Monday morning seeking assistance for their sick cat. Hours later, the pair left with the feline without paying their bill, and during the incident, surveillance video shows the car hit a veterinary technician who was trying to help.…