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NYPD: Shih Tzu stolen from front yard returned to owners, suspect arrested

Twitter 115 Precinct (Chula’s owners)

Oct. 26, 2017 By Tara Law

The Shih Tzu that was snatched from the front yard of a North Corona home Friday has been safely returned to its family, according to police.

The suspect accused of taking the dog, Mariela Saquipulla, 18, was arrested Wednesday night after turning herself in and returning the dog.

Saquipulla, of 32-35 107 Street, was charged with petit larceny and criminal possession of stolen property, police said.

The dog, named Chula, was taken from the front yard of its owner’s home on 37th Avenue at around 8:20 am Friday.

Police released photos and video yesterday that showed Saquipulla walking away with the dog .

 

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you dog sux

A decent human being picks up after the dog and observes noise ordinance So shut up bran muffin. Bran flakes. Bran berry.

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Marco

What kind of a nut would want s dog like that ? All they do is bark. Yap yap yap all night all day. Little dogs annoy everyone. The owners never pick up after little dogs either. They figure no one will care.

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