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Dog napper allegedly stole pup from sleeping subway rider on Bronx train
THE BRONX, N.Y. (PIX11) — A dog napper allegedly swiped a sleeping subway rider's dog on a Bronx train early Sunday morning, police said Wednesday.
The suspect allegedly took the American Bully pup while its 45-year-old owner was asleep on a northbound D train near the Bainbridge Avenue and East 206th Street station at around 6 a.m., according to the NYPD.
The man then took off with the brown and black dog, police said.
Authorities released a photo of the medium-build suspect who was last seen wearing a black faded jacket, black t-shirt, black shorts, black shoes, and a black baseball hat.
There have been no arrests and the investigation is ongoing.
Submit tips to police by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477), visiting downloading the NYPD Crime Stoppers mobile app, or texting 274637 (CRIMES) then entering TIP577. Spanish-speaking callers are asked to dial 1-888-57-PISTA (74782).
Mira Wassef is a digital reporter who has covered news and sports in the NYC area for more than a decade. She has been with PIX11 News for two years. See more of her work here.
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