27-Year-Old Suspect Faces Animal Cruelty and Burglary Charges After a Violent Attack

Prosecutors have filed multiple felony charges against a 27-year-old man accused of breaking into his former roommate’s West Hollywood apartment, killing the victim’s small dog, and damaging property during the incident.

Anmol Bhatia faces one count each of first-degree residential burglary, felony animal cruelty, and vandalism involving more than $400 in damage. Prosecutors have also alleged that the victim, who is at least 65 years old, was particularly vulnerable and that Bhatia knew or should have known this at the time of the crime.

The attack occurred around 11:30 p.m. on September 4 , when Bhatia allegedly forced his way into the apartment. Investigators said video evidence shows him violently

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