Lethbridge police investigating after puppies stolen, owner dragged by vehicle
LETHBRIDGE — Lethbridge Police are investigating after five puppies were stolen from a home in the city’s west and the owner of the dogs was assaulted when she attempted to retrieve them.
On April 2, just before 1:30 p.m. police responded to a report that an unknown male and female had allegedly stole five French Bulldog puppies from a home along Trent Road. According to a release from the police, the couple attended the home after seeing an advertisement on Kijiji. The owner left the room for a short period of time and when she returned the couple and the puppies were gone. She observed the pair leave in a vehicle, and proceeded to follow them in her own vehicle.
According to police, the owner exited her vehicle at the intersection of McMaster Boulevard and Whoop-Up Drive and attempted to open the door of the suspect vehicle. The owner was subsequently dragged about 30 feet and struck by the vehicle. The vehicle was last seen eastbound on Whoop Up Drive. The victim was transported to hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The puppies are described as three-week old French Bulldogs – two blue mantle, one blue pied, one blue brindle and one blue fawn.