COLUMBUS, Ohio – Central Ohio Crime Stoppers is asking for tips in the theft of a puppy from a Northwest Side pet store earlier this month.
This was no ordinary puppy.
Police say the purebred Victorian bulldog is worth about $4,500.
Detectives say a woman walked into the Petland store at 2620 Bethel Road at approximately 6:00 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 7. She walked up to a girl holding the puppy, asked to see it and made off with the dog.
Police say this is the third suchg high-profile animal theft from a Prtland store.
Crime Stoppers is offering a cash reward for any information leading to the arrest or indictment in the robbery. To leave an anonymous tip, call 614-461-TIPS (8477), visit the group’s website, e-mail it, text it to “CRIMES” 274637, key word CMH.
Crime Stoppers does not use Caller ID or record telephone calls.