DENVER (KDVR) — Deputies arrested the person who allegedly snatched a pair of bulldog puppies from an enclosure at a Centennial pet retailer in February, alongside the proprietor of the getaway automobile, however are nonetheless trying to find one of many lacking canines.
Jonathan Muniz, 32, was arrested on Feb. 28 at a residence in Denver, the identical day the 18th Judicial District Lawyer’s Workplace introduced prices had been filed towards Timothy Davis, 37, for his alleged function within the theft.
Davis was accused of faking a seizure, distracting staff of Good Pets whereas Muniz allegedly took the puppies from the enclosure positioned close to the again of the shop after which sprinted for the entrance door.
The entire incident was caught on a surveillance digicam. Bianca Rose Larsen, supervisor of Good Pets, instructed FOX31’s Rachel Saurer on Feb. 23 that two males entered her busy retailer on the afternoon of Feb. 21 and mentioned they gave her some purple flags proper off the bat.
When the person, alleged to be Muniz, tried to flee with the canines, an worker managed to seize him, inflicting him to journey and fall, throwing the puppies within the course of. He was capable of rise up and go away the shop, fleeing in a gold Cadillac Escalade, in keeping with the sheriff’s workplace.
Muniz is being held with out bond and is going through prices of theft, theft, conspiracy to commit theft, third-degree assault, violation of a safety order and two counts of cruelty to animals. He’s scheduled to seem in court docket on March 10 for a preliminary listening to.
Deputies additionally obtained an arrest warrant for the proprietor of the Escalade, who turned herself in on March 5. Porfiria Tacorante, 34, posted a $25,000 money or surety bond and is going through prices of theft and conspiracy to commit theft. She is scheduled to seem in court docket on March 19.
One of many puppies was returned on Feb. 24 after a lady who bought the pet from a road vendor in Denver noticed a information story in regards to the theft. She mentioned she had bought the canine for $1,500 — Good Pets was promoting the pups for $4,299.
The second pet has not been positioned. Anybody who has details about the canine is requested to contact Investigator Erik VanCleave at 720-874-7762 or evancleave@arapahoegov.com.
