Thief steals eight 5 week old puppies from dc home

Thief steals eight 5 week old puppies from DC home

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July 1, 2026

Police are searching for eight stolen puppies after a break-in at an unoccupied home along Benning Road.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Police are searching for eight 5-week-old pit bull puppies that were stolen during a burglary at an unoccupied home in Southeast DC, according to the Metropolitan Police Department.

The burglary occurred between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, in the 4900 block of Benning Road, Southeast.

Investigators said the suspect forcibly entered the residence and stole the eight puppies before fleeing the area.

Thief steals eight 5 week old puppies from dc home
Photo: thief steals eight 5 week old puppies from dc home

The Metropolitan Police Department released photos of the stolen puppies as detectives work to identify the person responsible.

Police have not released a description of the suspect or said whether the burglary appears to have been targeted.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at (202) 727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

The Metropolitan Police Department is offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible.

Key Points

  • Eight 5-week-old pit bull puppies were stolen during a burglary at a home in Southeast DC.
  • The break-in occurred in the 4900 block of Benning Road between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. on June 28.
  • Police are offering a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment.
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