Sheriff seeks help identifying couple accused of stealing puppy from Centennial pet store

AURORA | Sheriff officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a couple shown on security footage from a Centennial pet store allegedly stealing a puppy.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office released a statement, photos and video showing a white female and a Black male inside the pet store and holding the dog.  

“The woman is then seen picking up a Maltese/Shih Tuzi/Poodle mix puppy, crouching down, placing the puppy in her jacket, and leaving the store without paying,” the statement said. “The brown and black Malshipoo puppy is valued at $2,200.00.”

The two suspects are accused of stealing the dog at approximately 4:40 p.m. Jan. 26 from the Perfect Pets Pet Store, 6840 S. University Blvd.

The release said additional surveillance video shows the man and woman entering the store and walking around for about 10 minutes. 

Both suspects appear to be in their 20’s.

The male suspect is tall and thin, wearing a black jacket, army-green sweatpants, black Crocs and a gray beanie. 

The female suspect is wearing a black jacket, purple-and-black pants, black shoes, a white beanie, a white scarf and pink glasses, according to the statement.

Their vehicle was not identified, and they remain at large. If caught, they face felony theft charges, according to the statement. 

Anyone with information about the suspects or the puppy’s whereabouts should contact the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office Investigations Tipline at 720-874-8477. Tips can be submitted anonymously.