THPD arrests man after alleged cat kidnapping | WIBQ The Talk Station

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV) – A man was arrested following a missing animal investigation in Terre Haute.

According to a Terre Haute Police Department press release, an investigation was launched after concerns were raised on social media that a person was stealing cats and “possibly using them to feed a snake.” Initial findings from the Terre Haute Police Department’s investigation revealed that Kevin Hollingsworth of Terre Haute attempted to capture and release stray animals and that he did not own a snake.

Shortly thereafter, THPD received a report that an animal had been lured from their property, accompanied by video of the incident. Police say Hollingsworth was arrested for theft/criminal conversion in connection with that report.

The animals in question have not yet been found and were reportedly released on the outskirts of the city.

Anyone with information should contact Det. Phillip Ralston at 812-244-2626.