Senior dog stolen from blind man in Logan Square
PETA and community groups are offering a reward of up to $6,000 for the safe return of a dog that was stolen from a blind man in Logan Square.
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PETA and community groups are offering a reward of up to $6,000 for the safe return of a dog that was stolen from a blind man in Logan Square.
DJ, a 2-year-old Pocket bully, has been a member of the Bates family since this past summer.
The puppy was out on a walk with a family member just after midnight early Friday when he was taken at gunpoint by three armed men.
Dolle also lost his wife in February.
Police say the victim was walking her French bulldog when an unknown suspect approached her from behind, displayed a firearm, and demanded her dog.
Zambrano said Scott is now being held against his will by someone who claimed he wanted to help watch the dog when he moved in.
On Thursday, we learned an attorney who saw our story and is offering to help Zambrano get his dog back for free. We'll keep you updated on what happens.
As traumatizing as the experience was for Carlita Phillips, she said she's still hopeful she'll be reunited with her pup named King Tut.
The popular breed has been targeted by thieves in the past year looking to make a quick buck. In this case, a microchip saved the day.
The owner said Amazon gave her "the runaround for hours and hours," but detectives told her the delivery driver turned himself in.
