Stolen Dog Reunited with Owner After Thief Tried to Sell Online, Culprit Arrested

Stolen Canine reunited with proprietor after Thief tried to promote on-line, arrested perpetrator

(Troy Police, April 30, 2025)

Troy, Mi – On April 22, 2025, cops from Troy had been despatched to the Foyer of the Troy police for a report of a stolen canine. Officers met the proprietor of the canine and an area resident who initially discovered the canine. Earlier that day, the resident reported to find a nicely -known French bulldog in her yard. In an try to seek out the proprietor, she posted a photograph of the canine on Fb.

A person contacted her and claimed to be the proprietor of the canine and offered some convincing images and knowledge. The resident believed him and launched the canine to him. Later that day the actual homeowners – who reside within the neighborhood – launched the resident after seeing the Fb put up. They tried to achieve the person who took the canine however weren’t profitable. They then found that the canine was talked about on-line on the market.

The following day the proprietor organized a gathering with the suspect, who occurred as an purchaser. Troy officers had been despatched to the DMC Kids’s Hospital to 350 W Massive Beaver Street, the place the assembly would happen. On arrival, officers discovered the suspicious automobile, the proprietor of the canine and the French Bulldog.

The suspect, a 24-year-old Detroit man, was arrested on the spot and was transported to the Troy Police Lock-up facility. He was accused of 1 depend of Larceny $ 1,000 – $ 20,000, against the law.

The suspect, recognized as Malik Deshawn Motley, was introduced on April 23, 2025 by Justice of the Peace Chiappelli on the 52-4 district courtroom. Bond was set at $ 15,000 money/deposit, no. 10%.

The French Bulldog has been safely reunited with its rightful proprietor.

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