Palm Springs police seek duo accused of stealing dogs
Jesus Reyes
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Springs police are asking for the community’s help identifying suspects in a dog theft.
Police said the theft happened on Friday, Oct. 17 at around 10:30 a.m.
A man and a woman are believed to have stolen two small Yorkshire Terriers—Maggie and Winnie—that had wandered from their home after a door was left open.
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One thief is described as a Hispanic man in his 30s–40s wearing a black cap, white shirt with the words “I NEED COFFEE,” black shorts, and white shoes, carrying a purple backpack. The man also has tattoos on his right leg (possibly an eagle design) and a right arm sleeve
He was accompanied by a white woman in her 30s with brown hair, wearing a leopard-print dress, brown boots, and carrying a black purse.
The two were seen leaving the area quickly.
The dogs, each valued at approximately $2,500, are microchipped.
Police are seeking help identifying the individuals involved in this suspected theft and any information on sightings of Maggie or Winnie.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Officer Guzman at animal.control@palmspringsca.gov or 760-323-8151, referencing Case# 2510P-4762.