(WWJ) The Detroit Police Department asking for the public’s help to solve a dognapping.
The owner of a detail shop in the 6400 block of E. Jefferson Ave., near Mt. Elliot St. on the city’s east side, reported that he left his business at around 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 28. When he returned at around 7 a.m. the next day, his dog was missing.
Security camera images released by police show the suspect lifting the 2-year-old mixed breed dog over a fence.
The suspect is described as a white male, 20 to 50 years old, with a receding hairline. He was wearing a white t-shirt, blue jeans and white tennis shoes.
Police say the man is wanted on a larceny charge.
Anyone who can identify the suspect seen in the photos, or who has any information about this crime is asked to call the Detroit Police Department’s Seventh Precinct at 313-596-5740 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 1-800-Speak Up (1-800-773-2587). To submit an anonymous tip online, visit this link. As always, those calling Crime Stoppers won't be required to give their names or to speak to police. A cash reward may be available if the tip leads to an arrest.