LEE COUNTY, Fla. – Fort Myers Police have apprehended the suspect responsible for the audacious theft of a Maltipoo puppy from Pet Kingdom on September 5th.
The incident occurred around 11:47 am and was caught on surveillance video.
Timothy Smith was identified and subsequently charged with a felony offense on Wednesday, September 11th. He was already in custody for a separate crime committed two days later in a nearby jurisdiction.
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Despite interviews with Smith, attempts to locate the stolen puppy have been unsuccessful. The police are now turning to the public for help.
If you have any information regarding Timothy Smith or the potential whereabouts of the Maltipoo pictured below, please contact the Fort Myers Police Department at 239-321-7700.
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