Stolen Shih Tzu 'Theo' reunited with owner, DC police seek suspect
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WASHINGTON - Theo, a 2-year-old Shih Tzu, has been located and reunited with his owner after being stolen from a car in Southeast D.C. on Saturday.
Detectives with the Metropolitan Police Department are still seeking the community’s assistance in identifying and locating a person and vehicle of interest related to the incident.
The theft occurred on July 13, just before 1 a.m. on M Street SE, while the dog’s owner briefly left Theo and a purse in a vehicle.
Upon returning, the owner found both the dog and the purse missing.
Police have reported that the thief also used the owner’s bank card at several locations across the District.
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Detectives identified a person of interest and a black Hyundai Elantra with tinted windows and chrome rims, bearing a Georgia tag DAA7179, as being connected to the theft.
Theo's owner, who wished to remain anonymous, expressed immense relief but also concern about her pet’s well-being.
She told FOX 5's Shomari Stone, Theo is traumatized, and he’s whimpering when you try to pet him.
He will be going to the vet for a checkup tomorrow.
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