Alleged Mooroolbark puppy theft: Rottweiler still missing, man charged

The search for an allegedly stolen Mooroolbark puppy has led to the arrest of a teenager, but unfortunately the news about the dog isn’t as good.

’Little Man’ was stolen from Mooroolbark on January 27.

A teenager has been charged after a puppy was allegedly stolen from a Mooroolbark home 16 days ago — but there is no sign of the young rottweiler.

The development comes as the distressed owner continues to plead for the public’s help to find the now 10-week-old puppy.

Eastern Region Crime detective Sergeant Tristan Snow said police arrested a 19-year-old Burnside Heights man in a public area of Collingwood on the evening of Thursday, February 6 in relation to alleged theft.

The puppy is yet to be found.

Sgt Snow said the man had since been charged with theft of a live animal and had been bailed to appear at Ringwood Magistrates’ Court at a later date.

“Unfortunately, the dog hasn’t yet been recovered,” he said.

Sgt Snow said police were hopeful they would find the puppy, but realistically were unsure if they would.

He said he could understand the frustration of the owner, who WAS desperate to get ‘Little Man’ back.

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Liz Hendricks said she and partner Paul had been living a “nightmare” since the dog was allegedly taken from their yard on Monday, January 27.

“We are deeply traumatised by the whole ordeal,” she said.

“Words cannot explain the heartache we’re going through.”