Police Charge Suspect In Puppy-Napping At Gunpoint Case

PRINCE GEORGE'S COUNTY, MD --Prince George's County Police detectives identified a D.C. woman Tuesday in connection with the abduction of a puppy at gunpoint last December in Landover, according to a police report. The woman is in custody in Washington, D.C. on an unrelated charge.

Police charged Juanel Huff of the 2600 block of Bowen Street, S.E., with attempted second degree murder, assault first degree, armed robbery and additional charges. She is awaiting extradition to Prince George's County.

The victim told detectives from the Regional Investigation Division that he was walking his puppy named Lobo Monday, Dec. 30, at around 1:40 p.m. at Kent Village Drive and E. Ridge Drive, when he saw a car pass and then stop a short distance in front of him. A woman, whom police identify as Huff, exited the car and walked to the trunk. She then approached the victim from behind, pointed a gun at him and demanded he hand over the dog.

The dog owner grabbed the gun and the two struggled over the weapon. A second suspect, an adult male, approached and then the victim released the gun. Several times, the female suspect pulled the trigger on the gun, but it failed to discharge. She then grabbed the puppy and fled with the male suspect. The victim had suffered minor injuries.

The suspects fled the scene in a gray Ford Crown Victoria with Virginia tags. Police say that it's missing a rear passenger side hubcap and the hood and front fender are black. Detectives are working to identify Huff's accomplice.

Lobo was reunited with his family Tuesday, Dec. 31, after a citizen spotted him alone in Southeast and recognized him from the local media coverage. He called police and PGCPD detectives drove to D.C. to pick up the puppy. A family member retrieved Lobo at PGCPD headquarters.

Police ask anyone with information about this case to call 301-772-4425. Callers who wish to make an anonymous tip can call Crime Solvers at 1-866-411-TIPS (8477), or go online at www.pgcrimesolvers.com, or use the “P3 Tips” mobile app.