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Toy Poodle Puppy Dognapped By Armed Robber During Would-Be Sale In DC: MPD Toy Poodle Puppy Dognapped By Armed Robber During Would-Be Sale In DC: MPD
Toy Poodle Puppy Dognapped By Armed Robber During Would-Be Sale In DC: MPD There's a new reason to adopt, not shop for a forever friend. The Metropolitan Police Department is seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to track down an 8-week-old puppy that was stolen at gunpoint during a sale that was orchestrated by its owners. Police say that late on Friday, June 9, the victim met with a would-be buyer in the 3300 block of 14th Place in Southeast DC to sell the Toy Poodle.  During the sale, a second suspect approached the victim brandishing a handgun, and made off with the puppy, according to investigators.  The dognapper remains at large. No i…

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Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Maryland, Owner Says Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Maryland, Owner Says
Puppy Stolen At Gunpoint Found Dead In Maryland, Owner Says The search for a French Bulldog puppy stolen at gunpoint in April has come to a tragic end after he was found dead in Prince George's County, officials say. Bruno was stolen at gunpoint when he and his handler were on a walk in the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue in Brightwood Park around 4:12 p.m., Wednesday, April 13, according to Metropolitan police. The two suspects had gotten out of a vehicle and approached Bruno's handler before demanding Bruno along with other property before fleeing the scene. The suspects robbed Bruno's handler at gunpoint, fleeing with the dog.Metropolitan Police…

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by Annie DeVoe