Buddy is at present with the Tacoma Police Division, on his solution to the humane society to be reunited along with his rightful proprietor. Thanks to everybody who helped discover him.
Seattle Police In search of Public Help Rescuing Stolen Canine
October 30, 2025 2:30 pm
A 17-time convicted felon is behind bars, charged with stealing a beloved household pet, and the Seattle Police Division wants assist discovering, “Buddy,” and returning him to his house owners.
Buddy, an virtually three-year-old “Micro Bully Canine,” managed to flee from his household’s yard over the summer time. A neighbor reported seeing Buddy make a run for it down the road and nabbed him. One other neighbor named, “Jose” mentioned he would return Buddy to his household.
“Jose” denied ever having the canine. Video proof from Jose’s dwelling, which is a transitional housing facility, confirmed that the canine had been inside the house. One other video confirmed what seemed to be a canine coated in a blanket being taken to a automobile. Jose Antonio Haughton, was arrested on July 28 for an unrelated crime and was charged by the King County Prosecutor’s Workplace with theft on Aug. 21.
“The proprietor is heartbroken. We don’t know the place he left the canine, if he bought it, gave it to somebody, we simply wish to convey this proprietor’s canine dwelling,” mentioned Michelle Barker, the lead investigator on the case.
Anybody with info concerning the whereabouts of Buddy are requested to show him into their nearest police station or name 911 instantly.
Incident Quantity: 2025-206248
