By Gavin Baio ,
3 hours ago Image Credit: Pierce County Sheriff's Office A man is facing felony charges after Pierce County deputies say he stole a puppy from a breeder without paying for it, leaving the owner wondering where the Australian Labradoodle had gone.
The Pierce County Sheriff’s Office took to social media to spread awareness about the incident. Deputies were called to the Bonney Lake area in Washington around 10 p.m. on Sept. 9 to investigate a report of a stolen puppy. The victim owns a licensed family-run business that breeds Australian Labradoodles. One of the puppies, Sherbert, was arranged to be adopted that day.
According to the sheriff’s office, the suspect contacted the breeders about purchasing Sherbert. Instead of paying, authorities say he took the puppy and drove away.
Thankfully, the victim had photos showing the suspect’s clothes and vehicle. That information gave detectives a good lead as they worked to identify the suspect and find Sherbert.
Detectives on the Case
As days passed, Pierce County detectives continued investigating the puppy theft.
Their investigation eventually led them to an apartment complex in the 3000 block of Pioneer Way E in Puyallup ...