Transient loses ferret, mandolin in robbery

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 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.