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UPDATE** On the morning of 9/19/2016 the Janesville Police Department arrested the two suspects in the theft of the pug puppy thanks to several Crimestopper’s tips. The puppy was recovered, in good health, and returned to Petland. The following people were arrested and are in custody at the Rock County Jail pending their court appearance:

Suspect: Thomas J. Haye (20 YOA)
No Fixed Address Janesville
Charge: Felony Retail Theft
Dognapping

Suspect: Allison G. Prijic (21 YOA)
941 Thornecrest Janesville, WI
Charge: Felony Retail Theft (Party to the Crime)
Dognapping (Party to the Crime)


The Janesville Police Department is looking for the public’s assistance in locating the suspects of the theft of a puppy from Petland, 2021 Humes Rd. The theft occurred on September 17, 2016 at about 5:00 p.m. The couple is seen together in the store and they choose to meet a pug puppy. A short time later the male suspect is seen on surveillance cameras removing the puppy under his shirt and leaving the store. The female leaves shortly after.

Dog: Pug, male, black in color, 11 weeks old
Suspect #1: male, white, white shirt, black pants, necklace, Chicago Bulls hat
Suspect #2: female, white, dark hair, light colored shirt, dark colored pants

Anyone having information about this crime or any other crime is encouraged to contact:
-Janesville Police Department at 757-2244.
-Call Janesville Area Crime Stoppers at 608-756-3663 24 hours a day
-Download the FREE “P3 tips” app at the Apple store or Google play store to give crime tips ANONYMOUSLY