CARY POLICE SEEK HELP IN LOCATING PUPPY PINCHER

Person of interest sought in the case

CARY, NC –Cary Police are asking for your help in retrieving a female Golden Retriever puppy named “LuLu” who was stolen during a home burglary on Monday, January 14, 2008 on East Cornwall Road in Cary; LuLu was last seen wearing a pink collar.  Police are also seeking help in locating a person of interest who was seen near the home during the burglary.

The person of interest is described as a white male, about 5-feet-10-inches to 6 feet tall with sandy- colored, medium length hair and was last seen wearing a tan windbreaker and khaki pants.  He was also seen driving a beige Ford Taurus at the time of the theft.

According to Police, a suspect allegedly broke into the victim’s home between 1 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. by breaking the glass side door of the residence.  In addition to the puppy, the suspect stole jewelry, a Gateway laptop computer, and an Olympus digital Camera. 

“We’re hoping that someone will recognize the puppy and help us return it to its rightful owner,” said Captain Dave Wulff.  “While we have seen a decrease in the number of burglaries reported this year, we continue to work diligently to solve these cases.”  Since the beginning of January 2008, the Town has investigated 18 burglaries.  In January 2007, there were 51 burglaries reported in Cary .

Crime Stoppers will pay up to $2,500 for the arrest or indictment of those responsible for committing certain types of crimes.  If you have information, contact Crime Stoppers at 226-CRIM(E) or contact Capt. Dave Wulff at (919) 469-4017; you may also visit www.carycrimestoppers.net.  All calls will be kept CONFIDENTIAL at caller's request. 

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