Philadelphia police are asking for the public's help in identifying four suspects who they said stole a dog from a woman inside a Target in the city's Port Richmond neighborhood.
According to police, on Monday, Oct. 28, around 9 p.m., the victim -- a 44-year-old woman -- was inside a Target located at 2701 Castor Ave. when her pet dog, a Shih Tzu, was taken by four unknown suspects.
Police describe the Shih Tzu as black with a red tail and red headlights on his head. The dog was last tracked in the area of 2800 Aramingo Ave.
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If you see the suspects, police said do not approach them and contact 911 immediately. However, you are asked to contact East Detective Division at 215-686-3243/3244 if you have any information about this crime or the suspects.
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