Puppy Stolen In Rash Of Break-Ins In South Jersey Town: Police

LINWOOD, NJ — A French bulldog puppy that was stolen from a Linwood home has been reunited with its owners, but local authorities are still investigating as they believe the theft to be connected to a larger series of burglaries in the area.

The dog was taken early Sunday morning, police said, along with two vehicles, which have also since been recovered. Police stressed the importance of not only locking your doors and cars, but removing garage door openers as well.

"These actors are using garage door openers to gain access to residents' homes," Linwood police warned.

And this series of thefts is not just in Linwood, but in surrounding communities as well, police said.

"The investigation into the theft of the puppy and the related motor vehicle thefts and burglaries is ongoing," police said. Anyone with information or video footage is asked to contact Det./Sgt. Timothy Devine by calling 609-927-7979 or by emailing tips@linwoodpd.org.