MIDDLETOWN, DE — A 3-year-old Maltese named Kobe was stolen from a backyard in the Willow Grove Mill neighborhood Saturday afternoon, and Middletown police are now asking for the public’s help locating the dog and identifying two individuals seen with it.
At approximately 1:17 p.m., the dog was reported stolen from a private yard. Kobe was initially wearing a yellow collar with a GPS tracker, but police say both were removed shortly after the theft.
Tracking data showed Kobe’s last known location in the 200 block of Ann Drive, located in the Crosslands at the Canal development. Investigators say the dog was later spotted at the HomeGoods store in Middletown.
Store surveillance reportedly captured a Black female, approximately 30 years old with long curly braids, accompanied by a juvenile female, shopping for dog supplies while accompanied by a dog matching Kobe’s description.
Authorities have not yet released images of the individuals involved but are urging anyone who recognizes them or knows Kobe’s whereabouts to come forward.
The Middletown Police Department is asking anyone with information to contact 302-376-9950 or email Cpl. Riggs at driggs@middletown.delaware.gov.
Key Points
- A 3-year-old Maltese named Kobe was stolen from a yard in Willow Grove Mill on Saturday
- GPS tracking showed Kobe was last seen at HomeGoods with two females purchasing dog items
- Police are seeking public assistance in locating Kobe and identifying the individuals involved
A family dog vanishes from a Delaware yard and is last seen in a store with two unidentified shoppers.
