Highland Heights Dog Still Loose Despite Close Call

Preston, the dog who ran from his owner nine days ago in a parking lot, is still on the loose, despite a couple confirmed sightings.

"Confirmed sighting of Preston. In housing area behind Heinen's on 91(Som Center), off Wilson Mills Rd. About 30 minutes ago," read a Facebook post from Northeast Ohio Rescues, the group that helps find lost animals throughout the region.

A police officer spotted the dog, according to the post. Another user in contact with the dog's owner said the mother saw him Monday on the side of Interstate 271 near the Lander Road overpass, but the dog again ran away.

Preston initially ran off from the parking lot of Kohl's and Home Depot about 11:30 a.m. on Feb. 17. Another Facebook user saw the dog the next day in Alpha Park, but he ran off again.