Missing dog that was in SUV that was stolen in CT found, reunited with owner
A dog that was inside an SUV stolen in New Canaan last week has been reunited with its owner.
The French bulldog named 'Poppy' was inside a Range Rover that was stolen on Feb. 2 shortly before 11:50 a.m. in the area of 80 Main St., according to Lt Marc J. DeFelice of the New Canaan Police Department. DeFelice said the owner left the vehicle running with the keys inside.
Responding officers located the SUV and tried to pull it over, but the driver took off and got onto the Merritt Parkway, according to DeFelice. Police did not pursue the vehicle.
Area police departments were notified of the incident.
DeFelice said Tuesday that the dog has been found and reunited with its owner. He did not release any additional information about how the animal was found.
DeFelice said police are still investigating the vehicle theft and are asking anyone with information to contact the New Canaan Police Investigations Section at 203-594-3521.
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