EUGENE, Ore. (AP) -- Police in Eugene, Ore., say a transient told them he was beaten by three men who stole his ferret and a large backpack containing a mandolin.
The Register-Guard says (http://is.gd/aETuuf ) the 31-year-old victim told officers he was robbed late Tuesday night. He was hospitalized with injuries suffered in the attack.
Police say the ferret was wearing a red service vest with the name "Bojangles" written on it.
