UPDATE: DOG FOUND -VSP seeks help finding dog stolen from Rutland Humane Society

UPDATE: An investigation into the theft of a one year old terrier mix named Fred from the Rutland County Humane Society led police to the Green Mountain National Forest in Mt. Tabor, where the  the “Rainbow Family of Living Light” is holding its annual gathering. Fred was located there and police arrested Melanie Vangel,  20, of Camden, Maine. Vangel was issued a citation to appear in Rutland Superior Court, Criminal Division on July 25, 2016 to answer the charge of Petite Larceny. The Vermont State Police would like to thank everyone for their help and support throughout this investigation including the Rutland County Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Forestry Service.

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The Vermont State Police in Rutland are seeking the public’s help in locating a stolen dog.

On Thursday, June 16 the Rutland County Humane Society reported the theft of a dog from one of its outside kennels.

According to police, three people –a white female, a white male and an African-American male — arrived at the humane society in a black 4-door passenger car described as a Volkswagen Passat.

Two of the people used the restroom while the third waited outside. The staff told police that they had heard the subjects being loud and obnoxious, then learned that they had allegedly removed the dog and left.

The dog is described as a 1-year-old terrier mix and answers to the name  Fred. The VW Passat is believed to be displaying an out-of-state plate, possibly Maine.

Anyone with information regarding Fred or the VW Passat is encouraged to contact the Vermont State Police @ 802-773-9101.