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11-02-2025
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French bulldog ‘Poppy' reported in stolen SUV reunited with family
NEW CANAAN, Conn. (WTNH) — The French bulldog that was inside a reported stolen SUV in New Canaan over a week ago has been safely reunited with her family, according to police. Police were searching for the SUV that was stolen with the French bulldog inside on Feb. 2 around 11:47 a.m. on 80 Main Street. French bulldog 'Poppy' reported inside vehicle stolen in New Canaan According to police, the brown French bulldog was inside the Range Rover when it was left running with the keys inside, unoccupied. The stolen car was spotted by police and they tried to stop it but it sped away and entered Merritt Parkway. A nonprofit 'CT Dog Gone Recovery,' posted a $10,000 'no questions asked' reward for Poppy's return. Anyone with information about this incident is asked to contact the New Canaan Police Investigations Section at 203-594-3521. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
- Yahoo
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.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Yahoo
Police looking for SUV stolen from in New Canaan with dog inside
Police are investigating after an SUV was stolen in New Canaan on Sunday with a dog inside. The theft occurred shortly before 11:50 a.m. when the owner of a Range Rover parked in the area of 80 Main St. left the vehicle running with the keys inside, according to Lt Marc J. DeFelice of the New Canaan Police Department. Also in the vehicle was a brown French Bulldog named 'Poppy,' he said. Officers who responded to the area located the SUV and tried to pull it over. The driver took off quickly and got onto the Merritt Parkway heading north at the Exit 38 on-ramp. DeFelice said state law prohibited officers from pursuing the SUV. Police are investigating the vehicle theft with assistance of area police departments and are 'actively' trying to recover the SUV as well as the missing pet, according to DeFelice. 'The New Canaan Police has received an uptick in reports of vehicles stolen during daylight hours,' DeFelice said in a statement. 'We want to remind everyone that while vehicles continue to be broken into and stolen overnight, these incidents can occur at any time of day.' DeFelice said a majority of vehicle thefts involve a car that is left unlocked with the key fob inside. He reminded residents to lock their vehicles and keep their keys with them. He also encouraged anyone whose vehicle is stolen to immediately call 911 and avoid engaging with the thief. 'We want to keep our residence safe and make everyone aware of criminal activity that occurs in our town,' DeFelice said. Anyone with information on the stolen SUV or the missing dog has been asked to contact the New Canaan Police Investigations Section at 203-594-3521.
