Philadelphia Police are seeking the public's help in identifying four individuals caught on video suspected of stealing a dog from a woman at a local Target. The incident occurred on Monday, October 28, at approximately 9:00 pm inside the store located at 2701 Castor Ave. The victim, a 44-year-old female, reportedly had her pet Shih Tzu taken, described as black with a red tail and red headlights on its head, in a statement provided by the Philadelphia Police Department's official blog.
Authorities have tracked the dog to the vicinity of 2800 Aramingo Ave after the reported theft. The Philadelphia Police Department has released a video of the suspects, urging anyone with information to come forward. They have cautioned that if anyone encounters the suspects, they should not be approached and that 911 should be contacted immediately.
For those with potential tips, the department has provided several methods to report information. People can dial 215.686.TIPS (8477) to submit a tip over the phone or text a tip to the same number. An electronic form is also available for those who prefer to submit tips anonymously. All provided tips will be kept confidential. The East Detective Division is handling the investigation and can be directly contacted at 215-686-3243/3244, with Det. Amrik at extension #708 overseeing the case. The incident report is registered under DC 24-24-090751, as detailed by PPD's official blog.
The Philadelphia Police YouTube Channel offers additional visuals and updates regarding the case, and viewers are encouraged to visit for more information.
