HAS Warren in Michigan (United States), a suspect was arrested after trying to extort money from the owners of a dog he had after the latter ran away, reported ClickOnDetroit. The animal returned safely to its family.
The canine in question is an Alaskan Klee Kai named Disel. His mistress's children Leslie Richardson had left him to play in the garden, but the quadruped managed to escape through a hole in the fence.
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The dog then vanished. His owner had looked for him everywhere and increased calls for witnesses on social networks.
It was too much for Leslie Richardson who informed the authorities. Shortly after, her mother-in-law was contacted by an individual who claimed to have purchased Disel on the street for 600 dollars (500 euros) and wanted to be reimbursed.
The police of Warren reacted quickly. The investigation was entrusted to detective Daniel Tothwho was able to obtain an address. He went to the scene and knocked on the door; at that moment he heard a dog barking. However, he could not enter.
Kidnapper arrested, dog returned to family
The suspect opened it. He admitted knowing that the dog belonged to a family, but refused to return it. The detective Toth and his colleagues then waited for the individual to leave his home to arrest him.
Another person who was in this accommodation was more cooperative and handed over Disel to law enforcement. The dog was returned to Richardson in the process.
“ It's a terrible situation. They lose their dog, and then someone tries to take financial advantage of them “, declared Daniel Toth.
“ Be careful who you communicate withhe continued. If something seems strange or suspicious, it probably is “.
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Woopets info: who is Alaskan Klee Kai?
The Alaskan Klee Kai is a recent breed, developed in Alaska in the 1970s. Often compared to a miniature Siberian Husky because of its Nordic appearance, this dog was mainly selected to become a more “compact” family companion.
Lively, intelligent and very attached to his home, the Alaskan Klee Kai can however be reserved with strangers. Its alert temperament and great curiosity require good socialization, as well as a secure environment, as some individuals tend to run away easily when an opportunity presents itself.
Still not widespread in Europe, the breed is currently not recognized by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI).