TEXARKANA, Texas - Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating two individuals wanted on felony animal cruelty warrants after authorities discovered multiple animals dead inside a residence on Magnolia Street.
According to the Texarkana Texas Police Department, Rebecca Cummings, 37, and Coty Nipper, 40, are wanted following an investigation by Animal Control officers who responded to a welfare check involving animals at the home.
Officers reported that after the pair was evicted from the residence, they allegedly left 14 cats locked inside the house for nearly a month without food or water. Authorities said all 14 cats died from starvation.
Police are urging anyone with information about the suspects’ whereabouts to contact the Texarkana Texas Police Department at 903-798-3116.
Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Texarkana Area Crime Stoppers by calling 903-793-STOP (7867) or online at www.p3tips.com. Officials said a cash reward may be available for information leading to an arrest.
