Police: 2 puppies stolen in pet store burglary

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Metro Police

This screen grab shows a man stealing two dogs from a west Las Vegas pet store on Sept. 28, 2018.

Published Fri, Sep 28, 2018 (11:38 a.m.)

Updated Fri, Sep 28, 2018 (5:12 p.m.)

Metro Police has released a video of a man they said forcefully entered a west valley pet store this morning and stole two puppies.

The German shepherd and Pomeranian said to be taken about 6:45 a.m. in the 8800 block of West Charleston Boulevard, near Buffalo Drive, were still missing Friday afternoon. The man has bleached blond hair and walks with a limp.

Surveillance images from the store captured the perpetrator, who walks with a limp.

He was described by police as a white man in his early 20s who stands about 5 feet, 10 inches, and weighs 170 pounds. His shoulder length hair is bleached and has brown roots.

The suspect wore a gray hooded sweatshirt, black shorts, boots and white socks, police said. He hauled a backpack and a long skateboard.

Anyone with information is asked to call police at 702-828-8577. To remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 702-385-5555 or crimestoppersofnv.com.

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