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Stolen service dog found safely; Woman arrested, says Somersworth police
Dog allegedly stolen from Walmart
Updated: 5:52 p.m. EDT October 22, 2021
Police have arrested a woman who allegedly stole a service dog from a Somersworth Walmart store. Christine Powers, 56, was taken into custody Friday afternoon. She was charged with fraudulent theft and arrest prior to seizure. Police said a Walmart shopper in the checkout line stepped away from their shopping cart for a drink on Wednesday. When she turned around, her dog, nine-year-old Emmy Lou, was gone. Investigators said they found Powers with the dog in Dover. The dog appeared to be in good health and was reunited with her owner, police said. “It was obvious that they were meant to be together,” said Somersworth Captain Tim Mclin. “It was a pretty strong reunion. She was very happy.” Powers is charged with theft. She is also being charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly breaking parole after being convicted of theft
SOMERSWORTH, NH –
Police have arrested a woman who allegedly stole a service dog from a Somersworth Walmart store.
Christine Powers, 56, was arrested Friday afternoon. She has been charged with fraudulent theft and arrest prior to seizure.
Police said a Walmart shopper stepped away from their shopping cart in the checkout line for a drink on Wednesday. When she turned around, her dog, 9-year-old Emmy Lou, was gone.
Investigators said they found Powers with the dog in Dover. The bitch appeared to be in good health and was reunited with her owner, police said.
“It was obvious that they were meant to be together,” said Somersworth Captain Tim Mclin. “It was a pretty strong reunion. She was very happy.”
Powers is charged with theft. She is also charged in Pennsylvania for allegedly violating probation after being convicted of theft.
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