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Dog pepper-sprayed during Lake Balboa home break-in, police say

The homeowner says stolen items can be replaced as police continue investigating the break-in and have not released a suspect description.

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A woman says her dog is recovering after police say it was pepper-sprayed during a home break-in Friday night in Lake Balboa.

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Burglars pepper-spray German shepherd during Lake Balboa break-in

The crime highlights a cruel tactic increasingly used by thieves across the greater Los Angeles area and across the country to neutralize protective family pets.

·Irvine, United States
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Dog pepper-sprayed during Lake Balboa home break-in, police say

A woman says her dog is recovering after police say it was pepper-sprayed during a home break-in Friday night in Lake Balboa.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Lake Balboa Dog Pepper-Sprayed During Home Burglary

LAPD investigates after burglars pepper-sprayed a German shepherd named Samson and stole jewelry during a Lake Balboa break-in.

·San Francisco, United States
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NBC LA broke the news in Los Angeles, United States on Saturday, September 12, 2026.
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