ANCHORAGE, Alaska – The investigation into the mysterious death of Anchorage’s beloved reindeer, Star, has taken a new turn as the Anchorage Police Department released a photo of a possible suspect on Monday. The reindeer, owned by caretaker Albert Whitehead, had to be euthanized on April 1st due to a sudden decline in health.
The photo shows an unknown person with Star in Anchorage, Alaska, and police are asking for the public’s help in identifying the individual. The exact cause of Star’s death has not yet been determined, but it came after a series of concerning incidents involving the reindeer.
Star was found wandering the streets of Anchorage after his pen was maliciously cut open, and later, security footage captured someone spraying an unknown substance into his enclosure. Whitehead suspects that these events are connected to Star’s death, but the necropsy results are still pending.
The legacy of Star, a reindeer name that has been passed down through generations, dates back to the 1950s when a woman named Oro Stewart wished for an Alaskan pet. The reindeer has been a beloved fixture in the community, and his sudden death has left many residents mourning.
Anyone with information about the potential suspect or the events leading to Star’s death is encouraged to contact the Anchorage Police Department. The community is hopeful that justice will be served for the loss of their iconic reindeer.
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