Decapitated Animals, Entrails Discovered In Bay Area

FREMONT, Calif. — Fremont Police are investigating a disturbing discovery at the Centerville Train Station, where two decapitated and eviscerated animals were found Sunday afternoon.

Around 2:30 p.m. on April 13, AMTRAK Police contacted Fremont officers after someone reported a mutilated animal on a park bench at the station. Officers responded and confirmed the presence of a decapitated animal, although the species could not be immediately determined.

Nearby, officers located several bags next to the bench. Inside one of the bags was a second decapitated animal, and another contained what appeared to be animal entrails, according to police.

A forensic veterinarian has been called in to assist in identifying the species of the animals. Police say that while the case is alarming, no specific threats have been linked to it so far. The investigation is active and ongoing.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Fremont Animal Services at 510-790-6635 and ask for Sgt. Ceniceros. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting “Tip FremontPD” followed by a message to 888-777, or online at www.fremontpolice.gov/Tip.