Dog stolen from Giant Eagle parking lot in Verona, police say

Update: The dog has been found and is back home, its owner said on Facebook.

Police in Verona Borough are asking for the public's help after a dog was allegedly stolen from a vehicle in the parking lot of the Giant Eagle at the River Town Shopping Center.

Verona Police said they're asking for help in obtaining any information anyone may have about the dog or the vehicle.

Police said the alleged theft happened on Sunday evening between 7:20 p.m. and 7:50 p.m., and the dog was taken from a black Nissan Rogue.

People who spoke with KDKA-TV said they are shocked.

"People are crazy, and they are very ballsy," one shopper said.

"That's horrible. It's like taking your kid," another shopper added.

Sara Neidermayer says she'll sometimes leave her dog in the car.

"My dog's bigger, but it's still scary because you never know," she said.

Neidermayer thinks there may need to be more police patrolling this lot.

A woman named Deborah believes people should be better humans.

"It doesn't belong to you. Don't harm that dog."

As police try to determine where the dog is, Deborah has a message for whoever took it.

"Just take the dog to the police department. You don't even have to turn yourself in. Just do the right thing."

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the Verona Police Department.

"Your assistance is greatly appreciated in helping reunite this dog with its owner," police said.