Bulldog stolen from Orland Park pet store; thief caught on video

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Friday, September 21, 2018
Bulldog stolen from Orland Park pet store
Police in south suburban Orland Park asked for the public's help to find a missing dog and the man who is accused of stealing the animal from a pet store.

ORLAND PARK, Ill. (WLS) -- Police in south suburban Orland Park asked for the public's help to find a missing dog and the man who is accused of stealing the animal from a pet store.

The department tweeted surveillance video and photos of the suspect on Wednesday.

Police said the man walked into Happiness is Pets on Sept. 11 and took a Victorian Bulldog named Goose, who is valued at $2,500.

The suspect is between 34 and 38 years old, stands between 5 ft. 10 in. and 6 ft. tall, weighs around 200-220 pounds and has green eyes. He was wearing a light zip-up jacket with blue and white stripes on it, a white shirt and jeans. Police said he may have been driving a gray, four-door sedan.

Anyone who recognizes the man or has information regarding the dog-napping, please call Orland Park police at 708-349-TIPS (708-349-8477) or send an email to crimetips@orlandpark.org.