Staff Report / FMlocal.org

Fort Myers, FL – Fort Myers Police Detectives have arrested Timothy Smith, a 42-year-old man, following the theft of a Maltipoo puppy from Pet Kingdom on September 5th. The theft occurred at approximately 11:47 AM and was recorded on video surveillance.

Smith was arrested on September 11th and charged with a felony offense. He was already in custody for an unrelated crime committed two days after the puppy's theft in a nearby area.

Despite efforts to gather information through interviews with Smith, police have been unsuccessful in locating the stolen Maltipoo. The Fort Myers Police Department is now seeking public assistance in finding the missing puppy. They encourage anyone with information about Smith or the puppy's whereabouts to contact them at 239-321-7700, submit a tip via the #AtlasOne app, or reach out to SWFL Crime Stoppers.

Source: Fort Myers Police Department | Fort Myers FL

Source Type: Police

Source Location:

Fort Myers, FL

2210 Widman Way, Fort Myers, FL

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