Pemberton family searches for stolen dog after witnesses report white lexus taking pet from yard

Pemberton Family Searches for Stolen Dog After Witnesses Report White Lexus Taking Pet From Yard

Pemberton, NJ — A Burlington County family is pleading for help after their dog, Belle, was reportedly stolen from a yard on University Avenue Thursday, prompting a community search and multiple reported sightings across the Pemberton area.

According to information shared with residents, Belle disappeared Friday after a neighbor reported seeing two men in an older white Lexus sedan take the dog from the property on University Avenue in Pemberton.

The reported theft has sparked concern among local residents and animal lovers as the family continues searching for the missing dog.

Possible Sighting Reported in Browns Mills

After Belle vanished, the owners received information about a possible sighting near the Acme supermarket in Browns Mills. Witnesses reportedly saw a dog believed to be Belle accompanied by two females, though authorities have not confirmed the sighting.

The family is urging anyone with information — including surveillance footage, vehicle details, or sightings — to come forward immediately.


Key Points

• A dog named Belle was reportedly stolen from a yard on University Avenue in Pemberton
• A witness reported seeing two men in an older white Lexus sedan take the dog
• A possible sighting later placed Belle near the Acme in Browns Mills


Cases involving stolen pets often generate widespread community attention because of the emotional bond between owners and animals, particularly when witnesses report deliberate theft rather than a lost or wandering pet.

Residents in Pemberton and nearby Browns Mills have begun sharing Belle’s information online in hopes of locating the dog quickly.

Owners Ask Public for Help

Belle’s owners asked anyone with information to contact them directly at:

• 609-997-8313
• 609-556-7457

Tips can also be reported to the Pemberton Township Police Department at 609-723-8300.

Authorities have not released additional information about suspects or whether investigators have identified the vehicle involved.

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