AKRON, Ohio -- A man with a long criminal history that includes stealing four puppies during a home invasion on Christmas Day 2014 is now charged in connection with a home invasion in Akron.

Christopher Anthony, 28, is charged with aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary in the June 5 incident. He is not in police custody and a warrant was issued for his arrest.

Anthony and an unknown accomplice kicked in the door to a couple's home in the 1300 block of Kentucky Avenue, according to court records.

The duo pointed guns at the couple and stole $1,000 from them before leaving the home.

A warrant is also out for Anthony's arrest in connection with a home invasion on Christmas morning 2014 in Doylestown.

Anthony in that case pleaded guilty Feb. 3 to charges of aggravated burglary, kidnapping and felonious assault. He was allowed to remain free on his own recognizance after the plea but failed to show up for his presentence interview.

A warrant was issued for his arrest on April 12. Anthony and at least one accomplice broke into a Doylestown home early in the morning on Christmas Day 2014. The men pistol-whipped a man who lived at the home and put a gun to his head. They also pointed a gun at a woman inside the home.

The robbers demanded cash and jewelry, but took the puppies when they couldn't find any cash. The puppies were never found.

About a month later, federal Drug Enforcement Agents notified Summit County Drug Task Force officers that an informant told them an often vacant house in the 1700 block of Wakefield Drive sometimes turned into a busy drug house.

The DEA agent notified task force officers Feb. 27 of a flurry of activity at the home. Officers went there and watched as 15 cars pull up to the home. Several people went inside and left after about 20 minutes, according to court records.

An Ohio State Highway Patrol officer working with drug investigators stopped an SUV leaving the home. A trooper found more than three ounces of heroin inside two duffle bags, court records say.

The task force raided the home and found three bricks of heroin, two black balls of heroin, drug-mixing equipment and drug packaging. Investigators seized close to seven pounds of heroin with an estimated street value of between $240,000 and $1 million.

Investigators found Anthony inside the house during the raid. Anthony was charged with first-degree felony heroin trafficking and possession. He is also charged with being a major drug offender, which could add additional prison time to his case if he's found guilty.

Anthony has pleaded not guilty in that case and his trial is scheduled for June 12.

He was linked to the Doylestown home invasion after his arrest in the drug-house case. Anthony has four previous felony convictions for possessing drugs.

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