Rizzo The Dog Stolen During Strong-Arm Robbery In Queens, Police Say
NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) - An Shih-tzu/Yorkie was dognapped during a strong-arm robbery in Queens, police said.
It happened Sunday night at 8 p.m. in a home on 56th Street near Arnold Avenue in Flushing.
According to a report by qns.com, the victim, 21, told police her ex-boyfriend, 23, his mother, and current girlfriend entered the house. The two women reportedly punched the victim while her ex held her against a wall.
The trio ran off with Rizzo the dog, which had previously been given to the victim as a gift, according to the report.
Anyone with any information is asked to call the 104th Precinct Detective Squad at 718-386-2723 or Detective Borough Queens North at 718-520-9200.