Bizarre Burglary: Puyallup Business Targeted Multiple Times by Crew Using Decoy Dog

PUYALLUP, Wash. — A local business in Puyallup has fallen victim to a highly unusual series of commercial burglaries carried out by a crew using a decoy dog during their break-ins, police officials confirmed.

The targeted establishment was broken into multiple times over a short period. According to investigators, the burglary crew utilized a distinct modus operandi: they brought a live dog to the scene. Surveillance footage captured the suspects walking the dog near the business property prior to the break-ins. Investigators believe the dog was used as a decoy to make the suspects appear as harmless dog walkers to any passersby, or to test and trigger motion sensors without raising alarm.

During the break-ins, the suspects managed to steal valuable tools, electronics, and inventory. The owner of the business expressed shock at the persistence of the crew and the bizarre tactic of using an animal to facilitate the crimes. Puyallup police are currently reviewing the high-definition security footage, which shows the suspects and the decoy dog clearly. Anyone who recognizes the suspects, the vehicle, or the dog is encouraged to contact Puyallup authorities.