Man Says Someone Stole 300 Birds, Killed Dogs on SW Miami-Dade Property
A Devastating Crime
A South Florida man is reeling after someone broke onto his property and stole hundreds of birds as well as poisoned and killed his dogs. Michel Ojito, a breeder and seller of birds, discovered four of his dogs dead on Wednesday morning. Shortly after, he realized that someone had stolen 300 parrots, parakeets, and other birds from his southwest Miami-Dade property.
Surveillance Video Reveals Suspects
Ojito shared surveillance video with NBC6 that shows several people getting out of a truck and hopping the fence to his property. He believes these individuals snuck onto his property, poisoned his dogs, and stole his birds. The video has been shared with law enforcement, and Miami-Dade detectives have visited the home.
A Call to Action
Ojito is now asking his neighbors and the community for help in tracking down the perpetrators. “Today it was me, tomorrow it could be you, so we all have to join forces and cooperate with law enforcement to get a hold of these people and hold them accountable for their actions,” said private investigator Jose Alfonso, who is assisting Ojito.
A Message from the Victim
Ojito is devastated by the loss of his dogs and the theft of his birds. “He says he feels devastated, killing the dogs is like killing a family member,” Alfonso said. “All for a simple theft that, who knows what they’re going to get.”
FAQs
* Who is Michel Ojito? Ojito is a breeder and seller of birds.
* What happened to Ojito’s dogs? Ojito found four of his dogs dead, and another dog may have been poisoned and killed next door.
* What is Ojito’s current situation? Ojito is asking for help from his neighbors and the community to track down the perpetrators and hold them accountable.
* What is being done to investigate the crime? Miami-Dade detectives have visited Ojito’s home, and surveillance video has been shared with law enforcement.
Conclusion
The theft of Ojito’s birds and the killing of his dogs is a shocking and devastating crime. As the investigation continues, it is essential for the community to come together to support Ojito and hold the perpetrators accountable.