It's been 26 years. The dogs are still out. No witnesses. No confessions. No leads. We're reopening the case.
What we know so far — which isn't much
Our top investigators have identified six critical angles
Forensic analysis of the gate latch shows it was opened from the inside — or was it? The mechanism shows no signs of forced entry, suggesting an inside job.
Multiple sets of pawprints were found leading away from the scene in every direction. At least 4 different breeds are involved. This was coordinated.
Security cameras in the area mysteriously went offline 12 minutes before the incident. Coincidence? Our investigators think not.
A trail of dog treats was found leading from the yard to the park. Someone lured them out deliberately. We're analyzing the treat brand for clues.
An anonymous caller reported seeing "a suspicious figure in a trench coat holding a leash" near the scene. The tip has not been verified.
Neighbors report that a cat was seen sitting calmly on the fence moments after the dogs escaped. Motive? Opportunity? We're not ruling anything out.