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Judy in Waco · 03-01-2008, 06:06 AM

http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/localnews/ci_8418408

Dognapped terrier returned to owners
Union City man arrested in stealing Yorkie from car, police say
By Matthew Artz, STAFF WRITER
Article Created: 03/01/2008 02:32:47 AM PST

UNION CITY — Some good police work helped a Union City couple get back the dog that officers say a parolee swiped from their locked car.

The victims had left the pure-bred Yorkshire terrier in their car with the windows slightly opened Wednesday evening while they shopped at a Wal-Mart store in Union Landing, Lt. Ben Horner said.

When they returned to their car, the dog was gone.

"They were totally emotional over the loss of this dog," Horner said.

The next day, Officer Andrew Holt, who was reviewing Wal-Mart's surveillance videotapes, spotted a man loitering in the area of the victims' car, Horner said. The same person, identified by his tattoos, was also taped inside the store, attempting to hide his face from the security cameras, Horner said.

Holt recognized the man as a parolee, but couldn't recall his name, the lieutenant said. So the officer contacted a parole agent who also viewed the tapes and identified the man as Richard Santillanez, 48, of Union City.

Officers then went to Santillanez's Sixth Street residence and found the dog, Baby, unhurt inside, Horner said.

Santillanez was arrested on suspicion of breaking into the car, possibly using a coat hanger, and stealing the dog, Horner said.

The lieutenant didn't know if Santillanez merely wanted Baby for himself, or if he planned to sell the dog. A purebred Yorkie can fetch $1,200, Horner said.

"Those are pretty expensive little dogs," he said.

Fremont

janedks3406 · 03-01-2008, 06:13 AM

Another reason not to leave dogs in a car! But i am so glad they got there baby back!!

yorkiesmiles · 03-01-2008, 06:55 AM

one rescued yorkie == now if only the rest could be found that have been stolen, there are so many on the list

I sure hope this couple learned a lesson and that there story teaches so many others

a2luckygirl · 03-01-2008, 07:01 AM

Oh, it is wonderful the puppy is home!!

But I hope that jerk gets some time in the hanger for all the wrongs he has done! He sure does not belong out on the streets, to be able to steal more furbabies!

Judy in Waco · 03-01-2008, 07:15 AM

I think what I found most hopeful about this story is that the police actually took the time to do the detective work.

I think they are starting to realize how much we, the public, care about our pets.

mypreciouspups · 03-01-2008, 07:27 AM

Glad the yorkie was found. Gee it is all pretty scary that these guys are worth so much idiots are so willing to steal them..

Yorkiedaze · 03-01-2008, 09:39 AM

I hope those folks learned a valuable lesson. I just wish they wouldn't print in a newspaper or tell on the news how valuable Yorkies are. It's just going to get worse. Hang on to your babies and NEVER leave them in the car alone. Unless of course you have a 150 pound man eater.

spoiledgirls · 03-01-2008, 10:10 AM

I'm glad that they got their yorkie back. It does upset me that they would leave their yorkie in a car. I have problems with people leaving their dogs in cars for LONG periods of time. This past summer, I went to Target and it was hot out, and even though they had their windows cracked down for their shih-tzu, it was too hot for it to be left alone in the car while they shopped in A/C.

mojo · 03-01-2008, 11:30 AM

I would NEVER leave my yorkie alone in a car, for even a minute. Wouldn't do it with my child, won't do it with my yorkie.
I hope people take this as a warning. It's not ok for somebody to steal them, obviously, but I think we need to be much more cautious with our babies.

bullydad · 03-01-2008, 07:23 PM

In the heat

I pick up my cell and stand by the car and call the cops. I have had cops come and locate the owners and issue them a fine--warning. One fine was $250.00 That pissed off the owners

Bet they will not do it again. I will not stand and watch this stupid act.

Maxi · 03-01-2008, 11:57 PM

I am glad that yorkie was returned and they got the guy! For the gods sake I hope they wont leave the baby in the car again!

Its the same thing as leaving your human kid in the car and go shopping

Catrina · 03-03-2008, 02:44 PM

wow lucky couple to have gotten their dog back!!! because of stories like this i hardly take princess with me anywhere.. and if i do im paranoid and have to check up on her every few minutes.. so i just dont bother to bring her with me unless she can go in a store with me.. it sucks having to be nervous all the time when owning yorkies because of the increase rate of dognappers

Ines3185lyorkie · 03-07-2008, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yorkiedaze

I hope those folks learned a valuable lesson. I just wish they wouldn't print in a newspaper or tell on the news how valuable Yorkies are. It's just going to get worse. Hang on to your babies and NEVER leave them in the car alone. Unless of course you have a 150 pound man eater.

That is exactly the problem. They print the value of yorkies and make them more desirable for crooks.

dixon · 03-11-2008, 10:22 AM

I am so glad they got their baby back. It could have been alot worse.

xxmxaxrxyxx · 03-12-2008, 08:55 AM

wow that was a happy ending...and that man needs to go back to jail...hehe

03-01-2008, 06:06 AM	#1
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	[News] Dognapped terrier returned to owners http://www.insidebayarea.com/argus/localnews/ci_8418408 Dognapped terrier returned to owners Union City man arrested in stealing Yorkie from car, police say By Matthew Artz, STAFF WRITER Article Created: 03/01/2008 02:32:47 AM PST UNION CITY — Some good police work helped a Union City couple get back the dog that officers say a parolee swiped from their locked car. The victims had left the pure-bred Yorkshire terrier in their car with the windows slightly opened Wednesday evening while they shopped at a Wal-Mart store in Union Landing, Lt. Ben Horner said. When they returned to their car, the dog was gone. "They were totally emotional over the loss of this dog," Horner said. The next day, Officer Andrew Holt, who was reviewing Wal-Mart's surveillance videotapes, spotted a man loitering in the area of the victims' car, Horner said. The same person, identified by his tattoos, was also taped inside the store, attempting to hide his face from the security cameras, Horner said. Holt recognized the man as a parolee, but couldn't recall his name, the lieutenant said. So the officer contacted a parole agent who also viewed the tapes and identified the man as Richard Santillanez, 48, of Union City. Officers then went to Santillanez's Sixth Street residence and found the dog, Baby, unhurt inside, Horner said. Santillanez was arrested on suspicion of breaking into the car, possibly using a coat hanger, and stealing the dog, Horner said. The lieutenant didn't know if Santillanez merely wanted Baby for himself, or if he planned to sell the dog. A purebred Yorkie can fetch $1,200, Horner said. "Those are pretty expensive little dogs," he said. Fremont __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

03-01-2008, 06:13 AM	#2
janedks3406 Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: canada Posts: 627	*Another reason not to leave dogs in a car! But i am so glad they got there baby back!!* __________________ Peeka~Dutchess~Emerald~Raven~Angel http://freewebs.com/furbabyjane/

03-01-2008, 06:55 AM	#3
yorkiesmiles Donating YT 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 6,997	one rescued yorkie == now if only the rest could be found that have been stolen, there are so many on the list I sure hope this couple learned a lesson and that there story teaches so many others __________________ yorkiesmiles & Roxy - Queen of quite-A-Lot & Bubba - Ambassador of the Little Gentleman's Club *Conversation means being able to disagree and still continue the discussion.*

03-01-2008, 07:01 AM	#4
a2luckygirl YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: RIGHT NOW- MO! Posts: 1,965	Oh, it is wonderful the puppy is home!! But I hope that jerk gets some time in the hanger for all the wrongs he has done! He sure does not belong out on the streets, to be able to steal more furbabies! __________________ :I PLAYING....THE BANJO........ AND KISSING MY MOMMY GO TEAM EMMA

03-01-2008, 07:15 AM	#5
Judy in Waco Gizzy's Best Friend Donating Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Waco, Texas Posts: 6,894	I think what I found most hopeful about this story is that the police actually took the time to do the detective work. I think they are starting to realize how much we, the public, care about our pets. __________________ Gizmo's Judy Gizmo's dogster page http://www.dogster.com/dogs/566216

03-01-2008, 07:27 AM	#6
mypreciouspups Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Florida/Canada Posts: 3,805	Glad the yorkie was found. Gee it is all pretty scary that these guys are worth so much idiots are so willing to steal them.. __________________ Kacee, Kandie, Princess Grace, and Maravilhosa anne/pooh's mum my yorkies are my life

03-01-2008, 09:39 AM	#7
Yorkiedaze My hairy-legged girls Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: lompoc, ca. Posts: 6,859	I hope those folks learned a valuable lesson. I just wish they wouldn't print in a newspaper or tell on the news how valuable Yorkies are. It's just going to get worse. Hang on to your babies and NEVER leave them in the car alone. Unless of course you have a 150 pound man eater.

03-01-2008, 10:10 AM	#8
spoiledgirls Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 662	I'm glad that they got their yorkie back. It does upset me that they would leave their yorkie in a car. I have problems with people leaving their dogs in cars for LONG periods of time. This past summer, I went to Target and it was hot out, and even though they had their windows cracked down for their shih-tzu, it was too hot for it to be left alone in the car while they shopped in A/C.

03-01-2008, 11:30 AM	#9
mojo Donating YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Nevada Posts: 1,627	I would NEVER leave my yorkie alone in a car, for even a minute. Wouldn't do it with my child, won't do it with my yorkie. I hope people take this as a warning. It's not ok for somebody to steal them, obviously, but I think we need to be much more cautious with our babies. __________________ Molly, Kyle, Bella, Sachi & Emmy Member of the lazy club

03-01-2008, 07:23 PM	#10
bullydad Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 111	Here in my hometown... I have seen dogs in cars In the heat I pick up my cell and stand by the car and call the cops. I have had cops come and locate the owners and issue them a fine--warning. One fine was $250.00 That pissed off the owners Bet they will not do it again. I will not stand and watch this stupid act.

03-01-2008, 11:57 PM	#11
Maxi My Little Man! Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: New York Posts: 1,687 Blog Entries: 1	I am glad that yorkie was returned and they got the guy! For the gods sake I hope they wont leave the baby in the car again! Its the same thing as leaving your human kid in the car and go shopping __________________ Maxi's mom Maxi's page:http://www.mydogspace.com/me/MaxiWatch me on youtubehttp://youtube.com/user/SWEETKAT25 Proud Member of Crazy Club Spoiled Rotten Club YAP Club Don't support puppy mills!

03-03-2008, 02:44 PM	#12
Catrina I love my lil wolf! ;) Donating Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Washington Posts: 2,302	wow lucky couple to have gotten their dog back!!! because of stories like this i hardly take princess with me anywhere.. and if i do im paranoid and have to check up on her every few minutes.. so i just dont bother to bring her with me unless she can go in a store with me.. it sucks having to be nervous all the time when owning yorkies because of the increase rate of dognappers

03-11-2008, 10:22 AM	#14
dixon Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: kansas Posts: 64	I am so glad they got their baby back. It could have been alot worse.

03-12-2008, 08:55 AM	#15
xxmxaxrxyxx BANNED FROM SHOPPING!! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 10,009 Blog Entries: 6	wow that was a happy ending...and that man needs to go back to jail...hehe __________________ Kaine Kandie Tootsie Yoshiko MeiLing Kioko Tootsie Smokey \|\| Yoshi Mochi \|\| MeiLing Kacy \|\| Kioko is still searching for his Cinderella.