Two charged after allegedly stealing seven puppies from Oshawa, Ont., apartment

OSHAWA, Ont. — Durham Region police say two people are facing charges after allegedly stealing seven puppies from an apartment in Oshawa, Ont. 

Officers say a woman reported a break-in at her apartment on Sept. 18. 

She alleged seven bull mastiff puppies, who were just two-and-a-half-weeks old at the time, were stolen from the home. 

Police say officers went on to search a home, where they found three puppies. 

Police say they think the other four were sold. 

The accused — both in their 20s — were arrested nearby, and have been charged with conspiracy to commit an indictable offence and possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 29, 2020.

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