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Stolen Kittens Tossed In O'Hare Trash: Cops Want To ID Rescuers

Police want to identify the people who rescued two kittens that were stolen from another traveler at the airport.

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Police say these two people retrieved a blue cat carrier from a trash can at O'Hare and saved the two kittens inside. (Chicago Police Department)
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Police say these two people retrieved a blue cat carrier from a trash can at O'Hare and saved the two kittens inside. (Chicago Police Department)

CHICAGO, IL — Two people came to the rescue of a pair of stolen kittens who were tossed — cat carrier and all — in the trash at O'Hare International Airport. Police want to identify the rescuers.

On Dec. 6, police say someone stolen the blue pet carrier containing the two kittens named Perceive and Nivea from a traveler who was waiting for his flight. The thief then threw the carrier and kittens into a trash can.

But then two people spotted the blue carrier, rescued the cats and left the airport.

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Detectives are looking to identify the people who saved the kittens.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Area 5 Property Crimes at 312-746-7394 and reference RD# JE467503.

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Perceive (left) and Nivea/Chicago Police Department

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