Men steal 'Teddy' the French bulldog from boy during walk in NJ: police

Ted "Teddy" Dibiase
Ted "Teddy" Dibiase Photo credit Newark Police Department

NEWARK, N.J. (1010 WINS) — Newark police are seeking the public's help after a French bulldog was snatched by four young men as a 13-year-old boy walked him last Friday.

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Police said the boy was walking Ted "Teddy" Dibiase, the family pet, in the 400 block of South 19th Street around 2:40 p.m. when a white Jeep with the suspects inside pulled up behind him.

That's when the occupants got out of the car and snatched "Teddy" before fleeing eastbound on South Orange Avenue.

Police released images of "Teddy" on Thursday as they continue to search for him and the men.

Ted "Teddy" Dibiase
Ted "Teddy" Dibiase Photo credit Newark Police Department

Police said the suspects were last seen wearing gloves. The driver of the vehicle also wore a ski mask.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Division's 24-hour Crime Stopper tip line at 1-877-NWK-TIPS (1-877-695-8477). All anonymous Crime Stopper tips are kept confidential and could result in a reward.

Tips may also be made using the Police Division's website or through their Smartphone App, available at Apple’s App Store and Google Play.

Featured Image Photo Credit: Newark Police Department