Residents of Dorchester and surrounding areas, the Boston Police Department seeks your help. On Wednesday afternoon, a French Bulldog named Bodega became an unwitting pawn in a crime that sounds like it's right out of a sitcom except for its distressing reality. According to a community alert posted by Boston Police Department, the dog was involved in a larceny after it wandered off at around 4:30 PM near Ceylon Street in Dorchester. The suspects are reported to have scooped up the canine and were last seen jetting away on a scooter.

The incident may seem minor in a city where people have to, all too often, concern themselves with weightier crimes, but pet theft strikes a different chord. Leaving no stone unturned, detectives from District B-2 are combing through the circumstances surrounding Bodega's abrupt disappearance. The Boston Police Department has fervently requested anyone with information to come forward and reach out to District B-2 Detectives at (617) 343-4275.

For those who wish to remain in the shadows while aiding justice, Boston Police Department reaffirms its commitment to anonymity. One may swiftly step in to assist by calling the CrimeStoppers Tip Line at 1 (800) 494-TIPS or by texting the word 'TIP' to CRIME (27463), as stated in the alert. Your identity will be held in strict confidence, as the authorities emphasize the protection of their sources, especially in cases sensitive as this one.