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“He is unfortunately extremely dehydrated and over a pound and a half underweight,” said Joe Aversa, owner of The Aquarium at Route 4. “We are hoping for a quick recovery for our little angel,” Aversa said.
Thomas Meshach, Carmen Fucci
Thomas Meshach, 24, was charged with theft and 21-year-old Carmen Fucci with conspiracy after Elmwood Park police tipped off their counterparts in Phillipsburg, where the couple lives.
Authorities said Fucci is seven months pregnant.
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“We sincerely thank everyone who helped us and shared and supported all of our posts … all of our Facebook friends, the authorities, the media,” he added.
COURTESY: The Aquarium at Route 4
Aversa gave an extra special thanks to Elmwood Park police “for their tireless efforts” in finding the 7½ weeks old English bulldog, as well as to the Phillipsburg police.
Blackie’s theft and the search for him became a Facebook phenomenon, with hundreds of people posting comments and sharing information.
With such exposure, many believed it was only a matter of time before someone who knew the couple would drop a dime.
TOP PHOTO: Courtesy The Aquarium at Route 4
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