Peel police are asking for the public’s help in identifying three suspects who pepper-sprayed a Malton man in his home Wednesday night and stole his puppy.

According to Peel Regional Police reports, the suspects went to the man’s home, in the area of Morning Star Drive and Goreway Drive in Mississauga, posing as buyers for a puppy advertised for sale on Kijiji.

The two males and a female pepper-sprayed the dog owner and fled with the puppy in a silver, four- door Honda Civic, police said.

The puppy is an 8-week-old female Argentine Dogo, white in colour, with a distinct black patch of fur on her back.

The 27-year-old victim suffered minor injuries.

Investigators with 21 Division’s Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB) are hoping descriptions of the trio will help recover the dog and lead to arrests.

The first suspect is described as male, East Indian, late teens to early 20’s, skinny build, dark complexion, with a beard from his chin tapering to his ears. He was wearing glasses with thick frames and dark clothing.

The second suspect is described as male, East Indian, late teens to early 20’s, 5-foot-10, 180 lbs., short hair, with earrings about a quarter inch wide on both ears. He was wearing a jacket and running shoes.

The third suspect is a female, East Indian, late teens to early 20’s, with a thin build, long black hair, and a possible name of Karen.

Investigators would like to speak to any witnesses who were in the area at the time of the incident or anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation.

Anyone with information can call investigators at 905-453-2121, ext. 2133.