.png)
Police say a person was selling the dog when the suspect approached and stole the puppy at gunpoint.
WASHINGTON — Police are asking for the public's help finding a dog stolen at gunpoint in Southeast D.C.
The dog is described as an unnamed 8-week-old toy poodle.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 3300 block of 14th Place, Southeast just after 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
When officers arrived, they learned the victim was meeting up with another person in the area to sell a dog. During the transaction, another person approached the victim and took the 8-week-old puppy at gunpoint.
The suspect ran before the police arrived.
Officers shared a picture of the stolen puppy, hoping someone will help find the dog.
MPD seeks assistance in locating a dog stolen in an Armed Robbery (Gun) offense that occurred on Friday, June 9, 2023, in the 3300 blk of 14th Place, Southeast.
The dog is an 8-week-old Toy Poodle.
Have info? Call 202-727-9099 or text 50411
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tipline at 50411. MPD currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
Rick Oleka says one of the robbers came right around his blind side and stole his puppy.
English (US) ·