Dog found panting in white van at Walmart parking lot


A large white van with a dog inside was parked under a tree at the Walmart parking lot. The dog was seen panting heavily and trying to stick its nose out a barely open window, raising concerns for its welfare. The license plate provided does not match the vehicle.
Audio|Source: Montezuma County Public Safety
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Transcript:
Montrose at 92. That's maybe. I've already dropped off at the west end of Bayfield Parkway and Highway 16 as request. And I'm clear. I copy. 1620. Hello, 30 Cortez and a lot by check. It'll be at Walmart R.P. Described. A large white van with a high top that was parked in the second row when coming off of FIGO at the end of the store near the parking lot. RP advises that it was parked under a tree. One of the windows is barely cracked and the dog was panting a lot and trying to force its nose out the window the plate, provided does not match vehicle described. 10-4. 16.23.
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Location mentioned:
Cortez, CO 81321
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