Overview

• The burglary was reported on 1 September at Jo Cooper’s home in Buckingham, where, according to CCTV and the family, a nine-week-old Chihuahua from a litter advertised for sale was taken.
• Security video shows a woman entering through the front gate and leaving with a black rucksack, with dog squeals audible on the recording.
• Thames Valley Police say enquiries are ongoing and a suspect has been identified as a person of interest.
• Fourteen-year-old Jolene Cooper chased the fleeing woman down the street, shouting for the puppy to be returned.
• The family says a buyer is waiting for the puppy’s return, and they report the suspect dropped a phone while fleeing.