New Canaan

Dog missing since SUV was stolen in New Canaan found safe

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New Canaan police said they have found Poppy, a French Bulldog who had been missing since Feb. 2 when someone stole the Range Rover she was inside of.

The owner had left the SUV running with the keys inside in a parking space on Main Street in the downtown area of New Canaan around 11:47 a.m. that Sunday morning, according to police.

New Canaan police responded and tried to stop the theft, but they said the person who took the vehicle sped off and got onto northbound side of Merritt Parkway at exit 38. That's where police stopped the chase.

Area departments have been investigating. On Tuesday, police said Poppy is safe and back with her owner.

The investigation continues and police ask anyone who has any information to call New Canaan Police Investigations Section at 203-594-3521. 

CT Dog Gone Recovery Volunteer Network had posted that a $10,000 reward was being offered.  

New Canaan police said there has been an increase in reports of vehicles being stolen during the day and most of them have been unlocked with the a fob inside.

They are asking drivers to lock their car doors and not leave keys or a key fob inside your car.

If your car is stolen, call 911 and do not engage with the people who stole the car, police said.

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