Thieves faked a seizure in order to steal two bulldog puppies from a pet store in Centennial, CO.
The incident happened at Perfect Pets on the afternoon of Feb. 23, according to the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office. (See security footage below. Warning: It may be upsetting to watch.)
According to a press release from the sheriff’s office:
Deputies say three males walked into the pet store a few minutes apart, walked around and asked the employees questions. The subjects inquired about two bulldog puppies that were priced at $4,299 each and were kept in a locked pen near the back of the store. One of the men allegedly faked a seizure to distract the employees, while another suspect ran over to the pen, pulled the top off and grabbed both the puppies. He then ran toward the front door. An employee tried to tackle him, and he fell to the ground dropping the puppies. He managed to get up, pick up the two puppies and run out the front door with another male. A gold Cadillac Escalade then pulled up to the front of the store, both suspects got inside the vehicle, and it took off. There is no description of a fourth suspect who was driving the Cadillac, who we believe is a female.
The suspect who allegedly faked the seizure was arrested at the pet store by sheriff deputies. His name is Timothy Davis, 37. He’s facing charges of conspiracy to commit a felony, theft, and drug possession. Deputies are still searching for the other three suspects.
Police are also searching for the gold Cadillac Escalade, which had no license plates and had heavily tinted windows. Authorities ask that anyone with information on the whereabouts of the puppies or the three suspects call the investigations tipline at 720-874-8477. Callers can remain anonymous.