California mayor apparently tossed dog faeces on to neighbour's lawn
The mayor of the wealthy Southern California city of San Marino is under fire after police said he was caught on camera apparently throwing a bag of dog faeces on to his neighbour’s property.
CCTV footage monitoring the exterior of the residence captured Mayor Dennis Kneier leaving what was said to be a bag of dog faeces in front of his neighbour’s home on Saturday evening, police said in a statement.
The owner of the home, who claimed to identify Kneier and his wife in the footage, called the police but does not intend to press any charges. The department is still considering the incident open for investigation.
Kneier and his representatives did not immediately respond to calls and emails seeking comment on the matter. But the Whittier Daily News said the mayor later sent a letter to his neighbour apologising for the incident.
“Late in the day this past Saturday, June 7, Liz and I were returning from a walk in Lacy Park when we noticed a bag of dog waste in your west parkway near the lamp post,” the letter states.
“Rather than leave it or dispose of it properly, I placed it on your side walkway. This was a mistake, for which I apologise. It won’t happen again.”
(Editing by Cynthia Johnston and Andre Grenon)
