Police: Van Stolen In Redding With Show Dogs Inside Recovered, All Dogs Safe

REDDING (CBS13) – A van that had more than a dozen show dogs inside when it was stolen has been recovered, and all of the dogs are all in good health, say police.

The wooded area south of Canyon Road and west of SR-273 where the van was found. (Credit: CHP-Northern Division Air Operations)

Fourteen dogs were inside the white Dodge cargo van that was parked at an In-n-out restaurant in Redding on Wednesday. Breeds included rat terriers, rottweilers, and yellow labs. They were on their way to the Woofstock show in Vallejo.

One of the dogs, a Rottweiler, is from Sacramento, says the dog's owner, Tony Carter.

Some of the dogs rescued by authorities. (Credit: Redding Police Department)

Surveillance photos of the person suspected of stealing the van have been released by police. No further information has been released.

Surveillance photo of the suspect. (Credit: Redding Police Department)