Kirkland police are asking for the public's help after a 14-year-old Shiba Inu named Parker was stolen while tethered outside the QFC at Kirkland Urban. The tan-and-white dog, who the family says has ongoing health issues and needs regular medication, was taken on Sunday when a family member briefly went into the store, according to police posts. Officers and Parker's owners are urging anyone who saw anything suspicious to come forward.
What Police Released
In a post from the Kirkland Police Department, officers shared photos and asked for help identifying "several individuals" they believe are connected to the theft. According to the post, Parker was secured outside the QFC at Kirkland Urban when a family member went inside on Sunday, and the dog was gone when they returned. Police have not said whether there have been any arrests and are asking anyone with information to call in tips.
Parker's Condition and Owner's Appeal
The department's post also stresses that Parker is 14 years old and "has ongoing health concerns that require care and monitoring," a detail the family says makes the case especially urgent, as shared by the Kirkland Police Department. The owners told officers the dog is tan and white and might respond to his name, Parker. Investigators are asking anyone who recognizes the people in the photos or who noticed unusual activity outside the store that day to contact police.
How To Share Tips
Anyone with information is asked to call the Kirkland Police non-emergency line at 425-587-3400 or use the city's online reporting tools, according to the City of Kirkland. The city's pets page notes that Kirkland contracts with the Everett Animal Shelter for stray-animal care, which could be where a found dog might be taken. Police are also reminding residents that if they believe they have spotted Parker or the suspected thieves, they should not confront anyone and should instead contact officers with details.
What Neighbors Can Do
Neighbors can pitch in by checking doorbell and garage cameras for any footage from Sunday, scanning local lost-and-found pet groups, and alerting nearby veterinary clinics and shelters if they think they have seen Parker. If he is brought to a vet or shelter, a quick microchip scan can confirm his identity and ownership. Both the family and police say even a small tip could be the one that brings Parker home.
