Couple Suspected In Puppy Theft Hit Beauty Shop A Day Earlier: Joliet Police
(CBS) -- Last week, we told you about a puppy stolen from a Joliet pet shop.
Police in the southwest suburbs now believe those responsible are behind a series of robberies in the area.
CBS 2's Sandra Torres explains.
Caught on camera -- twice. Joliet police believe these two individuals are behind a series of robberies in the area.
One picture, taken last Tuesday, comes from surveillance cameras inside an Ulta beauty store in Joliet. Some $1,400 worth of makeup was stolen, police say.
The latest news is a relief to pet store owner Ana Soskic, who has been blasting the surveillance images on social media, hoping someone will recognize the suspects. The dog is worth an estimated $3,000, but Soskic says she's worried about the puppy's welfare.
"It's very sad, stressful. We are really worried about the puppy and just want to make sure we get her back safe," she says.
The owner of the pet shop is offering a cash reward for information that leads to the arrest of those responsible.
The couple in the surveillance picture may have been involved in as many as four robberies in the span of a week, Joliet police say. They are working with neighboring police departments.
"We are actively investigating in cooperation with the local authorities," Ulta said in a statement. "As with all on-going investigations, we are unable to offer additional comment on the incident or the individuals involved."
