Police investigate attempted puppy theft at Tiny Tykes: 'These jerks went to all 3 pet stores'

MILWAUKEE -- Milwaukee police on Tuesday, March 3 confirmed for FOX6 News an investigation into the attempted theft of a puppy from a business on S. Howell Avenue near Rosedale Avenue.

Police said it happened Saturday, Feb. 29 around 5:30 p.m. in the 2600 block of S. Howell. Tiny Tykes Puppies is located at 2661 S. Howell Avenue.

According to police, two people entered the store and took the puppy, which was retrieved by the victim, police said.

The two individuals fled in an older, silver, four-door vehicle.

Officials at Tiny Tykes shared this message on social media:




Police asked that anyone with information please give them a call at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.