A dog thief chatted with the owner of pet American Bulldog mix Stella before he suddenly pushed the owner and fled with her pet in his minivan. The theft took place Tuesday morning near Woodbine Ave and Lakeshore Blvd. The woman, 36, was walking her dog when the man engaged in a conversation with a man. He is described as having a tanned complexion, 5’4″ to 5’5″, 150 lbs., clean-shaven, with dark brown clean cut hair. He spoke with an accent. The vehicle is described as a newer style minivan, possibly grey or beige. The dog is described as a six year old, female American Bulldog Pitbull mix, grey in colour, with white fur on her chest and in between her eyes, and stands two feet tall. Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).
