Man steals dog from owner
A man walking his dog on Thursday night had his dog stolen from him, police reported.
THe man was driving slowly on Haymar Drive near El Camino Real while his dog walked outside next to the car on a leash, Carlsbad police stated.
A man walked up to the dog owner around 5:35 p.m., and informed him that he was breaking the law. The man then snatched the dog, put him in his truck and told the owner to call Oceanside police if he wanted the dog returned, police reported. The man then sped away with the dog in his car. The dog is said to cost $1,200, police said. Officers called Oceanside police, who are not in possession of the dog.
The dog thief is said to be a white male, about 30 years old, with brown hair and a medium build, and was seen driving a new pickup with a camper shell.
