One day earlier this summer, Donald Murray followed his usual routine: He drove to work with his beloved pug Guido and let the dog sleep in his car — with the windows down — while he worked.

Murray, 69, works at Dibbs Commercial Center on N Dale Mabry Highway. He was cleaning the parking lot of the business that morning when a man got into his car and drove away — with Guido inside.

Now, Hillsborough sheriff's deputies and Crime Stoppers of Tampa Bay are trying to find the missing dog — and are offering $3,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to 7-year-old Guido's recovery.

Murray's car — a 1997 black Dodge Stratus — was discovered abandoned on Friday in the 11000 block of Roosevelt Boulevard in St. Petersburg.

But Guido was nowhere to be found.

"We want to help reunite these friends," states a news release from the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office.

The original car — and dog — theft occurred on May 29. The description deputies released of the thief is very limited: He's white, had short hair and tattoos.

Anyone with information about Guido's whereabouts can call the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office at 813-247-8200. To be eligible for a cash reward, tippers can call Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS (8477), report anonymously online at www.crimestopperstb.com or send a mobile tip using the P3 Tips Mobile application.