Family Begging For Return Of Dog After Theft Caught On Security Video

MIAMI (CBS4) - A family is asking the public for help in identifying the man caught on their home surveillance video stealing their Maltese puppy just feet from their doorstep.

In the video, the man is seen getting out of a white SUV and scooping up the small white dog, who was standing in driveway of the home on the 100 block of Northwest 165 Street.

The man is seen approaching the home's front door and looking around, before turning on his heel and walking away with the 9 month old dog under his arm.

Anyone with information about the missing Maltese is urged to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at (305) 471-TIPS.