Pet dog stolen from owner while on walk in Jayanagar

BENGALURU: A pet dog was stolen from its owner by two unknown bike-borne men when she had taken it for a walk in 9th Block, Jayanagar.

Madhura, the owner of the dog, was walking with her dog Richi on the night of February 12, holding the leash in her hand. Suddenly, two individuals, wearing helmets, came on a bike and the pillion rider pulled the dog from its leash, and they escaped. Madhura tried to catch them and ran for a while, but they did not stop.

The entire incident was captured on a CCTV camera, which showed the thieves escaping with the dog. Madhura has filed a complaint at the Tilaknagar police station, and an FIR has been registered.

She mentioned in the complaint that the stolen dog is valued at Rs 10,000. The police are investigating the incident.