Family reunited with dog stolen in running car in Brooklyn

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Saturday, July 11, 2020
Family reunited with dog stolen in running car in Brooklyn
A family was reunited with their French bulldog who was stolen along with their car in Brooklyn.

SUNSET PARK, Brooklyn (WABC) -- A dog that was stolen along with his owner's vehicle in Brooklyn has been found safe.

The incident was reported Friday afternoon outside a Petco on 37th Street.

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Calvin, a tan 2-year-old French bulldog, was left inside the car while the motor was running.

When the owner returned, both the vehicle and dog were gone.

The family offered a reward of $1,000 for the pup's safe return.

Police said Saturday they recovered Calvin and the stolen vehicle in Midtown.

Antonio Quiles, 23, was arrested and charged with grand larceny and criminal possession of stolen property.

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