Rather than returning a lost dog, neighbor sells the pup on Craigslist
Police say a Pennsylvania couple sold a neighbor’s lost puppy for $50 on Craigslist, rather than returning it to its owner.
Scott Duff, 41, and Roxanne Duff, 38, of Leechburg, Pa., each face three charges — not making a reasonable effort to return lost property, conspiracy and filing false reports, according to the Valley News Dispatch.
Two dogs, a golden retriever and a Rottweiler puppy, apparently wandered away from their home earlier this month and end up at the Duff’s place, down the street.
According to court papers, the golden retriever was returned to the owner. But the Duffs told the owner that the puppy had run away.
The next day, the owner called police to say he believed the puppy was still at the Duff’s house.
When asked if they still had the puppy, the couple told police they did not, but officers were later told that the puppy was seen in the yard.
Police said they again confronted the couple, who allegedly admitted to selling the dog through Craigslist for $50. Roxanne Duff told police she sold the dog to a Pittsburgh woman. The pup was later returned to the owner.
Posted by jwoestendiek September 20th, 2012 under Muttsblog.
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