Crime & Safety
Pregnant Dog Stolen From PG County Front Porch: Police
Police said Canela, a 5-year-old female Dachshund, was taken from a home in District Heights earlier this month.
DISTRICT HEIGHTS, MD — Prince George's County police are searching for a pregnant dog they say was stolen from the front porch of a District Heights home earlier this month, according to authorities and a report.
Police said Canela, a 5-year-old female dachshund, was taken from a home in the 6200 block of Foster Street shortly after 5:30 a.m. on March 6.
Doorbell video released by police shows a female suspect walking onto the porch and taking the dog. Police said a second suspect may also be involved in the theft.
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VIDEO: Suspect steals dog from front porch of District Heights home. Help us find 5-year-old Canelo and bring her home.https://t.co/MbT50txdU5 pic.twitter.com/6rJffhhdEO
— PGPDNEWS (@PGPDNews) March 15, 2023
In an interview with Telemundo 44, Canela's owners said she was pregnant and believed the suspects intend to sell the dog's puppies.
Anyone with information about the theft or suspects should contact police at 301-516-5230 and refer to case number 23-0013648.
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