California teen arrested after violent puppy-snatching; pet returned to owner

A puppy stolen during a broad daylight robbery in California has been returned to its owner and a teen responsible for the violent assault and thef...

February 5, 2023
7:56 PM

A puppy stolen during a broad daylight robbery in California has been returned to its owner and a teen responsible for the violent assault and theft was arrested, authorities said Friday.Tips poured in from the public after authorities released surveillance video of a female suspect attack a woman around 12:30 p.m. Monday in the 6600 hundred block of Eastern Avenue in Bell Gardens and snatch the victim's one-month-old Maltipoo, the Bell Gardens Police Department said.While police did not release the juvenile girl's name or age, officials said the tips helped investigators identify and ultimately arrest the suspect.

Stephen Sorace