WASHINGTON — A stolen puppy has been officially reunited with his owner after the person who unknowingly bought him came forward a week later.
Pepper, a 3-month-old black Cane Corso, was taken from a boat in Southeast D.C., but after a week-long adventure, he’s finally back with his loving owner — safe and sound, thanks to the kindness of a good Samaritan.
It all began on the night of Oct. 11 when officers responded to a theft in the 100 block of Potomac Avenue, SE. A boat had been broken into, and Pepper, the adorable pup, was stolen. MPD shared pictures of Pepper in hopes of finding him and reuniting him with his family.
A week later, on Saturday, a local person who had unknowingly purchased Pepper from an online ad saw the news and realized the dog was stolen. They returned Pepper to his grateful owner.
MPD officers captured the heartwarming reunion between Pepper and his owner, although detectives are still searching for the thief responsible for his disappearance.
