TROY, Mich. – A 24-year-old man was arrested after reportedly stealing a dog and unknowingly attempting to sell it to its owners.
According to authorities, a resident found a dog in her backyard and posted a photo of it on social media in an attempt to find its proper home. Police said she was contacted by a man who said he was the dog’s owner and provided convincing evidence, leading to her handing the dog over.
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After the dog was given to the false owner, the woman was reportedly contacted by the real owners. They attempted to contact the man who took the dog, but were unable to. That’s when they reportedly saw that the dog was listed for sale online.
Police said the owner arranged a meeting with the suspect under the guise of being an interested buyer. Police arrived at the scene, recovered the dog and arrested the suspect.
Malik Deshawn Motley was charged April 23 with larceny $1,000-$20,000. His bond was set at $15,000.
The dog has since been reunited with its family.
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