Man Steals Puppy By Putting It In His Pants

July 24, 2006 12:26 PM

Authorities are investigating a canine caper in Plantation, Florida -- a crime that was all caught on tape.

Security cameras caught a man walking around a pet store when he spotted a Maltese puppy he liked.

The man picked up the dog, stuffed it in his pants and walked out.

Store employees realized the puppy was missing soon after the dog-napper exited the store.

"We count the puppies every 15 to 20 minutes," said pet store owner Larry Silvey. "We check the cribs, and we realized the puppy was stolen, so we went back, checked on the camera, and there he was, stealing the puppy."

"I wish the guy was here right now," Silvey continued. "I would like to take care of him. Anybody who would steal a puppy is like hurting a child."

Plantation is located 29 miles north of Miami.