Crime & Safety
Man Suspected Of Stealing Dog In San Mateo Arrested; Poodle Returned To Owner
A suspect was arrested after a poodle was forcefully taken from its owner in San Mateo on Monday, and the dog was returned unharmed.
December 10, 2025
A suspect was arrested after a poodle was forcefully taken from its owner in San Mateo on Monday, and the dog was returned unharmed, police said.
Find out what's happening in San Mateofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
The incident happened at around 9 a.m. Monday in the area of Hayward and Palm avenues in Central San Mateo. The San Mateo Police Department said in a press release that a person was walking the poodle when a masked person came up from behind her, grabbed the leased dog, and pulled it away from the victim's hands, nearly causing her to fall down.
The dognapper was able to unhook the poodle's leash and flee with it in a nearby vehicle, police said.
Find out what's happening in San Mateofor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Click here for the full story via CBS Bay Area
CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.
