WASHINGTON — A 2-year-old Shih Tzu named Theo has been safely reunited with his owner, after he was stolen from a car Saturday. However, police are still searching for the thief.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, Theo was left in a parked car, along with the owner's purse, just before 1 p.m. in the 1900 block of M Street, Southeast.
When the owner returned, they found both Theo and their purse missing.
Police say they have identified a person of interest in the case, who was last seen in a black Hyundai Elantra with tinted windows, chrome rims and Georgia plates (tag of DAA7179).
The theft is still under investigation and anyone with information is asked to contact police at 202-727-9099 or text the department's tip line at 50411. The Metropolitan Police Department offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone with provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of a person responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia.
