In a brazen heist that could only be described as a real-life soap opera, thieves in Colorado staged a medical emergency to swipe precious puppies from an unsuspecting pet store.
At a Glance
- Thieves faked a seizure to steal two bulldog puppies worth $4,299 each from Perfect Pets in Centennial, Colorado
- The entire heist was caught on camera, showing one man collapsing while another grabbed the puppies
- One puppy was returned by a Good Samaritan who unknowingly bought it from a street vendor
- Timothy Davis, 37, was arrested and charged, but three other suspects remain at large
- The getaway vehicle was a gold Cadillac Escalade with no license plates and tinted windows
Puppy Heist Gone to the Dogs
Just when you thought you’d seen it all, folks, here comes a story that’ll make you wonder if we’re living in a badly written crime comedy. Picture this: a pet store in Centennial, Colorado, becomes the stage for a theatrical production worthy of an Oscar for “Most Ridiculous Heist.” The star of the show? A group of criminals who apparently thought, “Hey, why rob a bank when we can steal puppies?”
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Surely, they didn’t actually fake a medical emergency to steal dogs?” Oh, but they did, dear readers. They did. One of these criminal masterminds decided to put on a performance that would make even the most dramatic soap opera actor blush, faking a seizure right there in the store. Meanwhile, his accomplice, seizing the opportunity (pun absolutely intended), snatched two bulldog puppies faster than you can say “What in tarnation?”
A trio of thieves staged a seizure to divert attention as a pair of valuable bulldog puppies was snatched from a Denver-area pet store over the weekend, authorities say. https://t.co/WM8pJHwIEU
— NBC News (@NBCNews) February 25, 2025
A Plot Twist Worthy of Hollywood
But wait, there’s more! Just when you think this story couldn’t get any more bizarre, enter the unwitting Good Samaritan. This poor soul, probably thinking they’d scored the deal of the century, bought one of the stolen puppies from a street vendor for $1,500. That’s right, folks. In a twist that would make M. Night Shyamalan jealous, this person accidentally became part of the puppy-laundering scheme.
“She told deputies that she purchased the puppy for $1,500 from a street vendor in north Denver. She immediately called the store when she recognized her puppy matched the photos in the story” – the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
Now, I don’t know about you, but I’m starting to think we need to implement some sort of “Are you a criminal?” questionnaire for anyone looking to sell puppies on the street. Maybe throw in a “Have you recently participated in any theatrical heists?” for good measure.
The Great Escape (Almost)
As for our Academy Award-winning criminals, they nearly pulled off their daring escape. The getaway vehicle? A gold Cadillac Escalade, because nothing says “inconspicuous” like a luxury SUV with no license plates and windows tinted darker than the future of common sense in this country. I mean, why not just slap on a “Just Stole Some Puppies” bumper sticker while they’re at it?
“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” – the Arapahoe County Sheriff’s Office
But fear not, justice seekers! Our brave law enforcement managed to nab one of these criminal masterminds. Timothy Davis, 37, now faces charges that include conspiracy to commit a felony, theft, and drug possession. Because apparently, stealing puppies wasn’t enough of a rush.
The Hunt Continues
As for the rest of this canine-coveting crew, they’re still out there, probably planning their next big heist. What’s next, I wonder? Faking a heart attack to steal some goldfish? Pretending to be abducted by aliens to swipe a parakeet?
In all seriousness, folks, this is a reminder that we live in a world where even our furry friends aren’t safe from the clutches of criminals. It’s a sad day when a family-owned business like Perfect Pets has to worry about elaborate schemes to steal their animals. Let’s hope the authorities track down these puppy pilferers soon, before they can cook up any more harebrained schemes.
Until then, keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious characters trying to sell puppies out of the back of a gold Escalade. And maybe, just maybe, we should all brush up on our tacklinwg skills. You never know when you might need to take down a fleeing puppy thief.
