Suffolk County Police Second Squad detectives announced that a puppy that had been stolen from a Huntington Station pet store has been found safe and returned.
A man stole a male Havanese puppy from Selmer’s Pet Land, located at 125 East Jericho Turnpike, at approximately 12:35 p.m. on Tuesday, December 6 by placing the dog inside a backpack.
The man was described as white, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall and was wearing a purple jacket and yamaka. He possibly fled on a bicycle.
The puppy, which is approximately 3 months old, was microchipped.
Following an investigation and tips from the community, the Havanese puppy was recovered on Wednesday, December 7 in Brooklyn.
The 3-month-old puppy was returned to the pet store that afternoon.
The incident is under investigation.