Suffolk County police say the bulldog was stolen during a burglary at a Bay Shore home between November 27 and November 28.
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The woman provided false contact information when she dropped the dog off at Animal Emergency Service. Police are not calling her a suspect at this time.
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The 3-month-old French Bulldog named Zushi was returned to its owner on November 28.
Earlier, that same week, a 4-year-old French bulldog named Stella was stolen from a home in Huntington.
It is still unclear whether the two incidents are connected.
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Detectives are asking anyone with information about this incident to contact Suffolk County Crime Stoppers.
To submit an anonymous tip call 1-800-220-TIPS or submit online at www.P3Tips.com. All calls, text messages and emails will be kept confidential.
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