The New Orleans Police Department says an ongoing theft investigation led them to a stolen dog, and the arrest of a suspect.
The dog-napping happened during an auto theft last week in the 4300 block of Louisiana Street.
"At about 12:03 a.m. on July 19, the victims had parked their truck at a business and left the vehicle running while they entered the business," police said "When the victim’s returned, they found their vehicle – along with three dogs that were inside – missing from the location."
With the help of a tip to Crimestoppers, police tracked the vehicle to a location in New Orleans East and recovered it.
While working a separate case, cops came across 18-year-old Bryan Spears.
"During enaction of a search warrant for an unrelated investigation, officers located Spears and found him to be in possession of one of the dogs that was reported missing in the auto theft," said police, "The dog was reunited with the victims."
Police made no mention of the other two dogs that were taken when the vehicle was stolen. The investigation remains open and anyone with information is asked to call NOPD Third District detectives at (504) 658-6030, or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111 or toll free at (877) 903-7867 (STOP). Callers to Crimestoppers do not have to leave their names and may be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.
