ST. LOUIS — An investigation is underway after an animal hospital was broken into early Wednesday morning.
Fire officials said burglars broke into Hillside Animal Hospital and stole cash and gift cards. They moved the air conditioning unit to get into the building, which caused a fire.
No medication was taken, and no animals were hurt.
Flames were visible from the roof of the building Wednesday morning, but the hospital was open for business later in the day.
The fire started on the roof of the hospital. There is no word on the extent of the damage but it appeared to be minor.
At last check, police were still looking for whoever took the money and the AC units from the roof. New AC units have been installed, and things are back to normal at Hillside Animal Hospital.
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