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Drugs stolen from clinic
Chris Boning
Issue date: 4/17/08 Section: News
The Kirksville Police Department currently is investigating a theft at the Kirksville Small Animal Hospital, located at 1220 N. Green St. The theft took place April 6 when an unknown suspect took a safe that contained cash and narcotics from the hospital.
Lisa Athon, office manager of the Kirksville Small Animal Hospital, said the thief appeared to have entered the building via a broken window. The thief then went through the hospital's cabinets before finally taking the small safe, she added.
"I don't know if they were after the cash or the drugs or what," Athon said.
The hospital staff is concerned because the safe contained controlled drugs, which could be fatal if taken in the wrong dosage, she added. Athon also said the drugs are used to anesthetize animals during surgery and to euthanize them.
She said she's uncertain of what use the drugs could be to a human, although this is not the first time someone has stolen something from the hospital.
The hospital was back up and running the Monday following the theft, Athon said. To prevent more thefts, the hospital plans to install a larger, more secure safe and door, she added.
Tim King, Kirksville Police Department deputy chief, said there have been no leads in the incident at the animal hospital. He said those involved with the case are most concerned about the stolen drugs that are used for euthanasia.
"If people didn't really realize what they were and tried to use them, we were afraid someone might have some serious problems with that," King said.
He also said some of the drugs in the safe were narcotics, which produce a numbing effect on those who consume them. King declined to list which ones.
He added that there have been break-ins at other veterinarian clinics in town. He also said that although the amount of drugs taken at the Kirksville Small Animal Hospital was somewhat unusual, it's not unheard of.
"It's not uncommon across the country for veterinarian places to be broken into for their drug supply," King said.
Lisa Athon, office manager of the Kirksville Small Animal Hospital, said the thief appeared to have entered the building via a broken window. The thief then went through the hospital's cabinets before finally taking the small safe, she added.
"I don't know if they were after the cash or the drugs or what," Athon said.
The hospital staff is concerned because the safe contained controlled drugs, which could be fatal if taken in the wrong dosage, she added. Athon also said the drugs are used to anesthetize animals during surgery and to euthanize them.
She said she's uncertain of what use the drugs could be to a human, although this is not the first time someone has stolen something from the hospital.
The hospital was back up and running the Monday following the theft, Athon said. To prevent more thefts, the hospital plans to install a larger, more secure safe and door, she added.
Tim King, Kirksville Police Department deputy chief, said there have been no leads in the incident at the animal hospital. He said those involved with the case are most concerned about the stolen drugs that are used for euthanasia.
"If people didn't really realize what they were and tried to use them, we were afraid someone might have some serious problems with that," King said.
He also said some of the drugs in the safe were narcotics, which produce a numbing effect on those who consume them. King declined to list which ones.
He added that there have been break-ins at other veterinarian clinics in town. He also said that although the amount of drugs taken at the Kirksville Small Animal Hospital was somewhat unusual, it's not unheard of.
"It's not uncommon across the country for veterinarian places to be broken into for their drug supply," King said.
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