Crime & Safety
Littleton Puppies Still Missing After Being Stolen At Gunpoint
Littleton police are still searching for two puppies reported stolen by a Revere man during an armed robbery last month.
LITTLETON, MA — Littleton police are asking for the public's help in finding two puppies that were stolen during an armed robbery by a man from Revere last month.
On Jan. 17, an armed robbery took place in a parking lot on Constitution Avenue, during what was supposed to be an in-person transaction from an online ad selling the puppies.
Police say Ethan Berlin, 23, of Revere, instead flashed a gun at the sellers, taking their belongings and the puppies.
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Littleton police launched an investigation, identifying Berlin as the suspect, and issued a warrant for his arrest. Berlin was arrested at his home in Revere on Feb. 13, but police say the puppies still have not been found.
No one was injured during the robbery.
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The investigation into the case continues.
"We would love to reunite these puppies with their rightful owner, and ask anyone who has seen them to reach out to us," Police Chief Matthew Pinard said.
Those with information are asked to call the Littleton Police Department at 978-540-2300.
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