I agree with you 100%....It is hogwash that Maureen is being told to wait until Friday.
These jerks may take Zeke anywhere by then...especially if he's suspicious in any way.
We don't have a minute to spare
I don't get these cops????
This is a crime, a felony.
It is personal theft of a family member (pet)
Aren't they taking this serious???
If this was happening here in Mass. I would have my dad all over it.
Even though this isn't his department, he's an "Narcotics Detective" in Boston.
Anyway, I called him just 15 minutes ago and told him whats been going on with Zeke the Yorkie.
I informed him that the police hasn't really been that helpful...and he agreed with most of you ladies, NOT to attempt to do this on her own!!!!
He said if one officer isn't helpful, call another then another, until one will assist.
He also informed me that, if this lil boy is under a certain age, he CANNOT be forced to talk to an officer.
This can "only" be enforced by the parent.
If the boy wants to come forward on his own, then an officer will hear him out.
Of course this law may differ from one state to another...
He's not sure how it works in California...
Maybe we should check on it???
My dad also told me that Maureen has rights to.
She should get a rally of people together and search the neighborhood Zeke was last seen.
There is no law against searching for your pet.
But if she wants to approach this mans home again, the results will be better performed with an officer by her side.
Getting a warrant to search his home is going to be real hard.
After all,, the cops only have "hear say" to go on.
Now, if Maureen or someone working with her on this,, actually saw the dog with her own two eyes, that's a whole different ball game and the court will have to issue the cops a warrant.
Take a camera with you just incase you do see Zeke on his property.
I hope this helps you Maureen.
My dad told me to keep him informed and if Maureen continues to have a difficult time with the Police Dept, he will be glad to call them and help you.
I told dad that you are a Yorkie friend and dad knows how passionate I feel about Jack and my yorkies friends...lol
I also told him how scared you are Maureen, and how much Zeke means to you...also how all of us are coming together to help you get your baby back home.
He said he wouldn't want to go up against us yorkie moms...
A lil humor to break the ice from this horrible event.
Let me know if you need my dad to make a phone call to a fellow detective.
I am still praying for Zeke to be back in your arms.
Good luck tonight luv!
Kat