Court hears former Australian soldier allegedly stormed Melbourne animal shelter in full-tactical gear looking for lost cat WedWednesday 13 JanJanuary 2021 at 7:15am Tony Wittmann allegedly told the shelter worker: "Don't try anything or I'll shoot you." ( Print text only Cancel A former Australian soldier allegedly stormed an animal shelter in full tactical gear and pointed an assault rifle at an animal ranger because he was looking for his lost cat, a Melbourne court has heard. Key points: Tony Wittman's lawyer said he was suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder The father of three was denied bail and will reappear in court in April