The police may have a possible lead in the February 24 Leitchfield Animal Shelter break-in where two cats were killed. An item was discovered onsite that may implicate someone in the crime.

Leitchfield Police Detective Gary Troutman explained that a ball cap was left behind at the crime scene.

“The cap has some distinguishing markings on it,” Troutman said, “which may lead to information regarding this case. Anyone who recognizes this cap is urged to contact Leitchfield Police Department.”

Some of the cap’s markings that he wanted people to make note of was the gold star and “Speak the Language” embroidery located on the sides.

Troutman can be contacted by phone at 270-259-3850. All calls will be kept anonymous.

A $2,500 reward is being offered to anyone who has information leading to the arrest and grand jury indictment of persons involved in the crime.

Leitchfield Animal Shelter volunteer Lindsey Shaffar explained since the February 24 incident, the shelter continues to get an outcry of support from all over the world.

“We have received donations from 34 states and six countries,” Shaffar said, “and lots of support from other states and the Leitchfield City Council.”

On Monday night shelter volunteers were notified that the city agreed to match half of the vet bill, in the amount of $3,500. Council members also approved the motion to pay the monthly security fee for a new security system at the facility.

“We went to the council meeting last night (March 15),” Shaffar mentioned. “AAA Security Systems in Bowling Green is donating a security system to us. We are hoping to get started on that this week.”

As for Babette, the boxer-mix who was barricaded in a room with cats, she now has a place to call her permanent home. A woman in Munfordsville, KY adopted her.