Pittsburgh Police: Man Wanted After Stealing 4-Month-Old Puppy From Owner On Walk
By: KDKA-TV News Staff
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- Pittsburgh police are looking for a man who allegedly stole a puppy.
Police say the dog, named Daphne, was stolen in the 2000 block of Beechwood Boulevard on Tuesday at 5:50 p.m. The 4-month-old mixed breed dog is 20 pounds with black and white fur.
Police say the dog's owner was walking her near the Frick Park Environmental Center when an unknown man stopped and began petting the dog. Police say he then picked up the dog and unhooked her leash.
UPDATE: The male suspect in this case is described as tall, very thin, and in his early 20's....
Posted by Pittsburgh Bureau of Police on Tuesday, January 5, 2021
When the woman asked for her dog back, the suspect pushed her and ran off with the dog, police say.
Call the police at 412-422-6520 with any information.