Crime & Safety

SF Police Search For Stolen Yorkshire Terrier With Health Issues

Police asked the public's help to find "Leo," a Yorkie who was snatched from a vehicle in San Francisco.

Leo, a 10-year-old Yorkie with minor health issues, was stolen from a Lexus sedan in San Francisco last week.
Leo, a 10-year-old Yorkie with minor health issues, was stolen from a Lexus sedan in San Francisco last week. (Courtesy of the San Francisco Police Department )

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco police sought the public's help to find "Leo," a 10-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who was snatched from a vehicle on Thursday.

The small multi-colored dog, who has some minor health issues, was stolen from a Lexus sedan, which was parked on North Point Street near Powell Street Thursday night, the San Francisco Police Department reported.

When the pet owners returned to their car, they discovered that someone had broken a window of their vehicle and took Leo, who was in a soft, nylon-style dog carrier. The burglar also took a suitcase from the vehicle.

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Investigators urged anyone with information on Leo to contact the SFPD Tip Line at 1-415-575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 to remain anonymous.

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