Woman receives 12 months for dog theft

A woman accused of stealing a dog has been sentenced to 11 months and 30 days in jail, according to a press release from the State Attorney’s Office.

Angela Brooks entered a plea of no contest to Retail Theft (while acting in concert with others). Following her plea, Judge Edward P. Nickinson, III sentenced Brooks to 11 months and 30 days in Escambia County Jail.

On March 5, 2014, Brooks approached an employee at Petland and requested to play with a puppy. Once the employee left the area, Brooks put the dog in her purse and walked out of the store with the dog.

The investigation and arrest were conducted by the Pensacola Police Department. Assistant State Attorney Renda Cook prosecuted the case.