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Stolen Puppy Returned After Arrest

Friday, September 18, 2026

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On September 9, a deputy responded to a reported stolen puppy in the Bonney Lake area. The Pierce County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspect was arrested and the puppy was reunited with its family.

The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on September 9, according to the sheriff's blotter. The office did not provide further details on the suspect's identity or the circumstances of the theft.

Residents should note that property crimes like pet theft are being addressed by law enforcement, with arrests made to return stolen items.

📄 Source: Pierce County Sheriff Blotter — https://blog.piercecountywa.gov/pcsdblotter/2026/09/18/stolen-puppy-reunited-with-family-after-suspect-arrested/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=stolen-puppy-reunited-with-family-after-suspect-arrested

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A deputy responded to a reported stolen puppy in the Bonney Lake area“On September 9th around 10 p.m., one of our deputies was dispatched to the Bonney Lake area to take a report of a stolen puppy.”
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The Pierce County Sheriff's Office confirmed the suspect was arrested“With a search warrant in hand, deputies made contact with the suspect, a 35-year-old male, who was arrested for felony Theft in the 2nd Degree and felony Possessing Stolen Property in the 2nd Degree.”
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The Pierce County Sheriff's Office confirmed the puppy was reunited with its family“Sherbert was safely returned to his owner, and it was clear just how happy he was to see them again.”
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The incident occurred around 10 p.m. on September 9“On September 9th around 10 p.m., one of our deputies was dispatched to the Bonney Lake area to take a report of a stolen puppy.”
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The incident occurred on September 9“On September 9th around 10 p.m., one of our deputies was dispatched to the Bonney Lake area to take a report of a stolen puppy.”
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The office did not provide further details on the suspect's identityNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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The office did not provide further details on the circumstances of the theftNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Residents should note that property crimes like pet theft are being addressed by law enforcementNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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Arrests were made to return stolen items“With a search warrant in hand, deputies made contact with the suspect, a 35-year-old male, who was arrested for felony Theft in the 2nd Degree and felony Possessing Stolen Property in the 2nd Degree.”