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Stolen Service Dog Bam Bam Returned to Blind Chicago Owner After Anonymous Police Station Drop-Off

Police are investigating after an anonymous drop-off at a district station led to a reunion confirmed by the dog’s microchip.

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Bam Bam the service dog, who was taken from his home in Chicago's Logan Square neighborhood, has been returned to his owner Angel Santiago. (GoFundMe)

Overview

  • An unidentified man and woman left the 14-year-old dachshund at Chicago’s 16th District station Tuesday night, and officers said he appeared in good health.
  • Police used Bam Bam’s microchip to obtain owner information, and Angel Santiago retrieved his dog around 9:30 p.m.
  • Bam Bam was taken from Santiago’s Logan Square yard on June 5; Santiago, who is legally blind from glaucoma, had searched daily, walking miles and handing out flyers.
  • Neighbors and supporters organized canvasses and raised nearly $20,000 for search costs and a reward that PETA helped fund.
  • The pair who returned the dog refused to provide information to officers, no arrests have been announced, and detectives are investigating the theft and return.