MARANA, Ariz. (KGUN) — Detectives with the Pima County Sheriff’s Department are investigating a case involving the theft of 25 guinea pigs from an animal rescue in Marana, the department said.

The incident happened on September 23 at a home near the 5800 block of West Oasis Road that was operating as a rescue, PCSD said.

During the investigation, detectives worked with a witness in Phoenix, leading to a joint operation between PCSD and Phoenix Police.

On the evening of September 26, Phoenix Police served a search warrant at a residence connected to the suspects. Inside, officers recovered 24 of the guinea pigs. PCSD says one of the animals had died prior to recovery. The rest were returned safely to the Marana-based rescue.

Surveillance video from the night of the incident showed two j

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