2 Alleged Puppy Thieves Collared

Suspects accused of stealing Maltese from a pet store

Stealing a puppy is a doggone shame.

William Metzger, 38, and 28-year-old Jessica Tucker were arrested Friday and charged with grand theft after the duo allegedly stole a Maltese puppy from a Deerfield Beach pet store the day before, Broward Sheriff's Office detectives said.

The pricey pooch was boosted from the Petland store located at 3964 W. Hillsboro Boulevard, authorities said.

The animal is worth more than $1,100 and surveillance cameras captured the entire incident, authorities said.

A third suspect is still on the loose, but BSO detectives said they have found the tiny dog.

Tucker and Metzger are currently being booked in Broward jail.

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