Heist caught on camera: Thieves make off with $44,000 worth of puppies

HOUSTON – The Houston Police Department and Crime Stoppers are asking for help in locating two people who stole $44,000 worth of puppies from a pet store in Huffman.

Authorities released surveillance video of the heist, where two hooded individuals can be seen breaking into the business and stealing the pups. 

In the video, a dark vehicle pulls up to the Pets-R-Us on FM 1960 near Grey Fox Drive on Monday, April 29, at around 3:30 a.m.

WATCH: Puppy heist caught on camera

"It almost looks like this was a total set up. They knew specifically where to go, what to take," said Andrew Kahan, with the Crimestoppers Director of Victim Services and Advocacy.

The pair can be seen breaking a window, climbing over cages and stuffing multiple puppies into duffel bags before fleeing the scene.

Police said the men took five English and French bulldogs valued at over $44,000 from the business.

Authorities said the vehicle was a dark-colored Honda Accord with unique wheels.

"We need to find out who did this. and that's where the public comes in," Kahan said.

Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information leading to the charging or arrest of one or both of the thieves.

Since the burglary, three of the puppies have been returned, authorities said.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stopper at 713-222-TIPS.


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Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds.