York Regional Police say an attempted puppy theft in King Township may be linked to a similar incident that occurred in Mississauga on the same day.
Police say a 54-year-old Barrie woman who was selling Maltese Poodle puppies went to a carpool lot in the area of Highways 400 and 9 to meet potential buyers yesterday, when a white Honda Civic drove up with two men inside, who assaulted the victim, took the puppy and attempted to flee.
However, police say the woman chased after them and they ended up tossing the puppy in its carrier out the window.
Luckily, no one was injured, but police say about an hour later, a puppy was stolen at gunpoint in Mississauga.
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The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information or dash cam footage are asked to contact YRP at 1-866-876-5423.
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Police ask that anyone conducting online sales/purchases to use an abundance of caution before an exchange and apply effective safety measures to avoid being victimized.
— York Regional Police (@YRP) November 19, 2020
ATTEMPTED ROBBERY 400/Hwy 9 Car Pool Lot
Online sale of Maltese poodle that occurred on Wed Nov 18th at 4pm
Victim met suspects in lot for the exchange where they assaulted the victim
Susp – 2 South Asian males, 20yrs, one wearing green pants, fled in a white older model Civic— York Regional Police (@YRP) November 19, 2020