WASHINGTON — Police are asking for the public's help finding a dog stolen at gunpoint in Southeast D.C.
The dog is described as an unnamed 8-week-old toy poodle.
According to the Metropolitan Police Department, officers were called to the 3300 block of 14th Place, Southeast just after 8:30 p.m. on Friday.
When officers arrived, they learned the victim planned to meet up with someone in the area to sell a dog.
According to a police incident report, the victim arrived and one of the suspects exited a nearby building to speak with them. After the victim showed the suspect the 8-week-old puppy, a second suspect exited the same building and pointed a gun at the victim.
The victim reportedly told the suspects they could have the dog, put the puppy on the ground and moved toward his car to get away. The victim later told police the suspects grabbed the dog and went back inside the building.
The victim left and reported the robbery to police.
Officers shared a picture of the stolen puppy, hoping someone will help find the dog.
Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at (202) 727-9099 or text the department's tipline at 50411. MPD currently offers a reward of up to $10,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for a violent crime committed in the District of Columbia.
Rick Oleka says one of the robbers came right around his blind side and stole his puppy.