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Heard on: Polk IA Interop Group Calls · 1/16/2026 06:05 PM
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Copy, service animal cruelty.
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Fifth Avenue and Watson Powell.
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Possible animal cruelty near 5th Ave parking ramp
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As discussed during the dispatch call, responders were dispatched to a location near 5th Avenue and Watson Powell Way in Des Moines for a potential animal cruelty situation. Two dogs were reportedly left inside a black Jeep on the third floor of a parking ramp since around 1700 hours. The situation might involve animals left unattended for an extended period.
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Watson Powell Jr Way & 5th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50309