Police are hunting for a man who snatched a tiny Shih Tzu puppy from the owner's garden in broad daylight on Valentine's Day

  • Police are hunting for a man who snatched a tiny Shih Tzu puppy in Bradford
  • Did YOU see who took the puppy? Email emily.davies@mailonline.co.uk

Police are hunting for a man who snatched a tiny Shih Tzu puppy from the owner’s garden in broad daylight on Valentine’s Day.

Rocky, a small white and brown dog, was in the garden outside its home in Bradford, Yorkshire on February 14.

Police said a male suspect took the dog and fled the area.

West Yorkshire Police have launched an appeal and ask anyone with information on the puppy’s location to get in touch.

Shih Tzu are a ‘toy dog’ breed which originated from Tibet and are typically ‘highly independent’, obedient dogs but adapt well to different situations and are known for their playful and affectionate personalities. 

Police are hunting for a man who snatched a tiny Shih Tzu puppy from the owner's garden in broad daylight on Valentine's Day

Police are hunting for a man who snatched a tiny Shih Tzu puppy from the owner’s garden in broad daylight on Valentine’s Day

Anyone with any information is urged to contact the police via 101, quoting crime reference number 13240084976.

Alternatively people can speak to someone on the live chat facility on West Yorkshire Police’s website.

Independent charity Crimestoppers accepts anonymous tip off’s through its national line, 0800 555111, and website. 

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