The reward for the safe return of a stolen puppy is now $1,000, according to a Facebook post by Rescued Pets Are Wonderful.

The 6-week-old pit bull was stolen early last Tuesday morning, along with four others that have already been returned.

The puppies were in minivan owned by RPAW, an animal rescue organization, when the van was stolen in St. Paul. It was recovered later that day, but the puppies were gone.

Anyone with information about the last puppy may contact the rescue organization at 763-439-1336 or info@rpaw.org.

Nick Woltman can be reached at 651-228-5189. Follow him at twitter.com/NickWoltman.