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The suspect pulled out a handgun and demanded the 5-month-old pit mix from her owner on Wednesday, Oct. 12 on the 4500 block of Polk Street around 10:30 p.m., the Metro Police Department said.
As the suspect ran from the scene, the victim ran after the suspect. The suspect fired the handgun in the direction of the victim and fled the scene with the victim’s dog. The victim was not injured.
The dog is described as a 5 month-old female Pitbull mix. She is brindle in color with a white spot on her chest. She goes by the name “Genesis”.
Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.
The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
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