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xxmxaxrxyxx · 02-23-2008, 05:12 PM

Dog stolen in purse is returned to store
The dognapper may be charged with felony theft for stashing the $1,800 Yorkshire terrier in her bag and leaving Petland.
BY RON SYLVESTER
The Wichita Eagle

Colleen Bradley fought back tears Friday as she clutched the puppy stolen from her pet store a week before.

"I was really worried about her," Bradley said.

Wichita police returned the 8-week-old Yorkshire terrier to the care of Petland on East Kellogg on Friday morning, after a friend recognized the woman who had taken the puppy.

Local television stations broadcast the surveillance tape that showed the woman shoplifting the dog.

"A friend of the suspect's brought the dog back," said Detective Brad Crumley.

Capt. Darrell Haynes said police had identified the woman and ordered her pickup and arrest. Because the dog is worth $1,800, she could face a charge of felony theft.

The Yorkie was stolen when the woman asked to look at the dog for possible purchase and adoption.

"She came in with a big black bag," Bradley said.

The woman left with the dog in the bag.

After the broadcast of the security video, Petland's Brad Bockus said the store received a series of anonymous calls that led to the identification of the suspected dognapper.

"We're extremely grateful to all the people who came forward to help identify her," Bockus said.

After a trip to the veterinarian, the Yorkie will be returned to Petland for sale.

"She will be put back with her brother, who is also in the store," Bradley said. "He has been pretty lonely."

http://www.kansas.com/213/story/319676.html

grayxie · 02-23-2008, 06:20 PM

Ugh...Petland...

BabyFidgette · 02-23-2008, 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

Ugh...Petland...

That's what I thought. Great, return him to Petland. But, I know, stealing is wrong.

LuvMySissy · 02-23-2008, 06:48 PM

How ridiculous is it that they have 8 week old Yorkies for sale in their store?!!!

MeganS · 02-23-2008, 07:19 PM

Seems like everyone had the same thoughts I did.

I bet the poor sweetie had a better life with the thief than she does in that stupid store.

spoiledgirls · 02-23-2008, 08:36 PM

We all know that pet stores like Petland sell dogs that come from puppy mills! If that yorkie was 8 weeks old and her brother, that's probably where they came from and Petland doesn't deserve the 1800.00 for her! Stealing is wrong, but the puppy would of been better off with the lady that took her than sitting there at Petland.

Sunnie · 02-23-2008, 09:14 PM

Hopefully that lady will use that as a defense..... she was saving the puppy

yellowmellie · 02-23-2008, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMySissy

How ridiculous is it that they have 8 week old Yorkies for sale in their store?!!!

Unfortunately, thats the way it goes in most places. Living on the small island of Okinawa, Japan, I didn't have the options of breeders and waiting until they were older. 8 weeks is when they are sold and most of the time they are gone by 9 or 10 weeks (if they even last that long). I got Kaba at 8 weeks and have had no problems. Most of the world sees that as normal.

meglaulanmar · 02-23-2008, 09:48 PM

8 weeks use to be the norm. I am so glad that changed. BUT just remember all those who think the dog would have been better w/ her.... if she would steal from a pet store... she would steal from you. And... who is to say she would even have been keeping her... she might have done it for the money and turned around and sold her to someone on here... who would have then been in possession of stolen property (only then to turn around and lose the puppy they got attached to when someone figured it out later). So, while I don't like pet stores... this is a good thing!

yellowmellie · 02-24-2008, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by meglaulanmar

8 weeks use to be the norm. I am so glad that changed. BUT just remember all those who think the dog would have been better w/ her.... if she would steal from a pet store... she would steal from you. And... who is to say she would even have been keeping her... she might have done it for the money and turned around and sold her to someone on here... who would have then been in possession of stolen property (only then to turn around and lose the puppy they got attached to when someone figured it out later). So, while I don't like pet stores... this is a good thing!

I agree with you. I wouldnt assume the dog would be better with the lady...seriously, stealing from a pet store. My guess would be that she was going to resell.

YorkieRose · 02-24-2008, 03:38 AM

She said she was 8 weeks old now and stolen the week before..how old was this puppy when the breeder sold her to the broker???? That is a shame...

Shelby&Seymour · 02-24-2008, 03:47 AM

Petland........Yorkie stealing........grrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... OK.... I told myself to stay away from these threads..

(My mind is saying "Back away from the thread..... Back away from the thread")

4gracealone · 02-24-2008, 06:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Shelby&Seymour

Petland........Yorkie stealing........grrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... OK.... I told myself to stay away from these threads..

(My mind is saying "Back away from the thread..... Back away from the thread")

DITTO...

This is so sad on so many levels.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 02-24-2008, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by grayxie

Ugh...Petland...

yeah i know how you feel about petland...argh!

xxmxaxrxyxx · 02-24-2008, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by BabyFidgette

That's what I thought. Great, return him to Petland. But, I know, stealing is wrong.

yes stealing is wrong!!!!

02-23-2008, 05:12 PM	#1
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	[News] Dog stolen in purse is returned to store Dog stolen in purse is returned to store The dognapper may be charged with felony theft for stashing the $1,800 Yorkshire terrier in her bag and leaving Petland. BY RON SYLVESTER The Wichita Eagle Colleen Bradley fought back tears Friday as she clutched the puppy stolen from her pet store a week before. "I was really worried about her," Bradley said. Wichita police returned the 8-week-old Yorkshire terrier to the care of Petland on East Kellogg on Friday morning, after a friend recognized the woman who had taken the puppy. Local television stations broadcast the surveillance tape that showed the woman shoplifting the dog. "A friend of the suspect's brought the dog back," said Detective Brad Crumley. Capt. Darrell Haynes said police had identified the woman and ordered her pickup and arrest. Because the dog is worth $1,800, she could face a charge of felony theft. The Yorkie was stolen when the woman asked to look at the dog for possible purchase and adoption. "She came in with a big black bag," Bradley said. The woman left with the dog in the bag. After the broadcast of the security video, Petland's Brad Bockus said the store received a series of anonymous calls that led to the identification of the suspected dognapper. "We're extremely grateful to all the people who came forward to help identify her," Bockus said. After a trip to the veterinarian, the Yorkie will be returned to Petland for sale. "She will be put back with her brother, who is also in the store," Bradley said. "He has been pretty lonely." http://www.kansas.com/213/story/319676.html __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

02-23-2008, 06:20 PM	#2
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,779	Ugh...Petland... __________________ Teapots = Happiness GraycieChipHarley Fakes Are Never In Fashion

02-23-2008, 06:48 PM	#4
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	How ridiculous is it that they have 8 week old Yorkies for sale in their store?!!! __________________ Sissy & Angel

02-23-2008, 07:19 PM	#5
MeganS Donating YT 7000 Club Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 12,016 Blog Entries: 1	Seems like everyone had the same thoughts I did. I bet the poor sweetie had a better life with the thief than she does in that stupid store. __________________ Megan "I have my dreams, I have made plans." - The Pirate Queen All Gave Some; Some Gave All

02-23-2008, 09:14 PM	#7
Sunnie Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: So. California Posts: 4,057	Hopefully that lady will use that as a defense..... she was saving the puppy __________________ Sonya, Owned by Ladybug, Tilly, Sunshine, Beamer, Rainbow, Sonny and Righteous RIP Sunnie (11/12/2003-7/31/2009)

02-23-2008, 08:36 PM	#6
spoiledgirls Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 724	We all know that pet stores like Petland sell dogs that come from puppy mills! If that yorkie was 8 weeks old and her brother, that's probably where they came from and Petland doesn't deserve the 1800.00 for her! Stealing is wrong, but the puppy would of been better off with the lady that took her than sitting there at Petland.

02-23-2008, 09:48 PM	#9
meglaulanmar YT Addict Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 403	8 weeks 8 weeks use to be the norm. I am so glad that changed. BUT just remember all those who think the dog would have been better w/ her.... if she would steal from a pet store... she would steal from you. And... who is to say she would even have been keeping her... she might have done it for the money and turned around and sold her to someone on here... who would have then been in possession of stolen property (only then to turn around and lose the puppy they got attached to when someone figured it out later). So, while I don't like pet stores... this is a good thing!

02-24-2008, 03:38 AM	#11
YorkieRose No Longer a Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: South Florida Posts: 8,577	age She said she was 8 weeks old now and stolen the week before..how old was this puppy when the breeder sold her to the broker???? That is a shame...

02-24-2008, 03:47 AM	#12
Shelby&Seymour "& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky Posts: 5,169	Petland........Yorkie stealing........grrrrrrrrrrrrr.......... OK.... I told myself to stay away from these threads.. (My mind is saying "Back away from the thread..... Back away from the thread") __________________ Happy Fall Y'all! 🎃