Woman steals Maltipoo puppy, attacks owner in violent assault caught on camera, police say
The woman grabbed the 1-month-old puppy and pepper-sprayed the owner.
A woman was seen stealing a Maltipoo puppy and attacking the dog's owner in a violent assault caught on camera in broad daylight, police say.
A concerned business owner contacted police after his surveillance cameras captured the robbery at about 12:30 p.m. Monday in Bell Gardens, in the Los Angeles area, according to Bell Gardens police.
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When the victim tried to grab the puppy back, the suspect "violently assaulted" the Maltipoo's owner and pepper-sprayed the victim in the face, police said.
A bystander is seen walking by the victim and suspect during the attack.
The suspect then took the dog and fled, police said.
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The victim was treated for "substantial injuries," according to police.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Bell Gardens police.