Puppy Stolen in Sun Valley Returned to Owner

A four-month-old German Shepherd puppy, stolen nearly a month ago, is back home, after Washoe County deputies located the dog. “Little Dude” was stolen from the victims vehicle October 18, outside a convenience store on Sun Valley Boulevard. The victim got surveillance photos of two suspects from the store. Monday, she contacted the Sheriff’s Office to report seeing two people matching the suspects’ description inside a casino in Sun Valley. Deputies responded and made contact with the couple. Both were arrested on charges related to vehicle burglary. The deputies discovered that the puppy had been sold to a Reno woman who was unaware that the dog had been stolen. Deputies located the woman who purchased the puppy. She willingly gave “Little Dude” to the deputies to return to the victim.