Summary
A 76-year-old widow in Covina, California, found her house had been broken into after returning from Thanksgiving dinner. Her dog was later found dead nearby. The burglars took her wedding ring and cash meant for her mortgage.
Key Facts
- The burglary happened in Covina, California, on Thanksgiving between 3 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.
- Monica Lopez, the victim, is a 76-year-old widow who discovered the break-in upon returning home.
- The intruders broke a window to enter the house and left through the back door gate.
- Monica's dog, Rocky, was found with severe head injuries and died because of a car accident.
- The burglars stole a wedding ring and several thousand dollars meant for Monica's mortgage.
- Fingerprint evidence is being collected by detectives to identify the suspects.
- A GoFundMe page has been set up to help Monica recover financially, raising over $8,000 so far.
