Man stops mid-burglary to pet household dog, California cops say. ‘I love you, too’
UPDATE: A man has been arrested after pausing mid-burglary to pet a California household dog, police said.
The 42-year-old man was arrested in relation to the San Diego bicycle theft thanks to “an invaluable anonymous tip,” the San Diego Police Department said in an Aug. 29 Facebook post.
“We’re thrilled to report the bicycle is back home, much to the delight of Ace, a very good boy,” police said.
The original story is below.
As a man started walking away from a California home’s garage with a $1,300 bicycle, he paused, a video from California police shows.
He wheeled the bike back into the garage and put on the kickstand as the home’s dog approached, the San Diego Police Department video posted to Facebook on Aug. 3 shows.
“You’re the coolest dog I’ve ever known. I love you, too. … You’re a sweetheart,” the man can be heard saying in the video before giving the dog some belly rubs.
The dog then stares off into the distance, tail wagging, as the man walks from the home, the video shows.
Now, police said they are looking to identify the man accused of stealing the bike, which “isn’t your average bike,” on July 15.
The 2019 black Electra 3-speed bike is “distinct, featuring ‘8-ball’ caps on the tire valves, an ‘8-ball’ logo on the frame, and a rear wheel frame marked with a checkered black and white pattern,” according to police.
Anyone who recognizes the man or the stolen bike is asked to contact San Diego police at 619‑531‑2000.
This story was originally published August 7, 2023 at 4:10 PM with the headline "Man stops mid-burglary to pet household dog, California cops say. ‘I love you, too’."
