Los Angeles authorities Tuesday charged a man who is accused of burglarizing his ex-roommate's apartment and killing his dog in West Hollywood.

Anmol Bhatia, 27, was charged with one felony count each of animal cruelty, first-degree residential burglary and vandalism with $400 or more in damage or destruction of property, along with an allegation that the victim in the burglary charge was at least 65 years old -- a fact the defendant knew or should have known, according to the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office.

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He is set to be arraigned Wednesday at the Airport courthouse, according to the District Attorney's Office.

Bhatia was arrested at about 8 p.m. Sunday and has remained in custody since then, acco

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