Puppy heist in dc as two young pups stolen from home

Two pitbull puppies stolen in DC burglary as police launch search

Washington, DC — A burglary in Southeast Washington has taken an unusual turn after two young puppies were stolen from a home, prompting a public search by police.

The incident occurred around 11:30 a.m. April 1 in the 2800 block of Robinson Place Southeast, where a suspect forcibly entered an unoccupied residence.

According to the Metropolitan Police Department, the suspect took two three-month-old male pitbull puppies before fleeing the scene.

One of the puppies is described as brown, while the other is gray. Images of the puppies have been released as investigators work to locate them.

No arrests have been announced, and the investigation remains ongoing.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about the burglary or the whereabouts of the puppies to contact police at (202) 727-9099 or text tips to 50411. A reward of up to $1,000 is being offered for information that leads to an arrest and indictment.

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Two three-month-old pitbull puppies stolen in Southeast DC burglary
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