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Exotic animals found dead in Bloomington apartment

Exterior of Woodbridge apartments.
Exterior of Woodbridge apartments.

Two geckos and a chinchilla were found dead August 2 at Woodbridge apartments. 

A neighbor called to report a burglary because the door had been left open. When officers searched the apartment, they did not find anyone inside. However, they found a malnourished dog in a crate. They also found several cats and dead exotic animals. Officers did not see any food or water, and the apartment had feces and urine on the floor. No charges have been filed.

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Katy Szpak is a Digital News Journalist for Indiana Public Media. She was raised in Crown Point, Indiana, and graduated from IU Bloomington with a degree in Journalism. She has previously worked at The Media School at IU.