SURREY (NEWS 1130) – Mounties south of the Fraser River are hoping someone has information about a puppy that was stolen late last month

They say the robbery of the pit bull happened after the victim posted an ad for the puppy online. Investigators say on September 28th at 3 p.m., Surrey RCMP was called after 8-week-old Tank was taken from her.

The owner had been contacted by a potential buyer and the two arranged to meet at Fleetwood Park around 80th Avenue and 160th Street.

At the meeting, two men met the victim and one grabbed the puppy and ran off. The second man grabbed the victim’s phone and punched her in the face. The pair took off in what’s believed to possibly be a brown Toyota Tercel.

Police haven’t identified the men or where the puppy may be. “The suspects are described as both being South Asian males in their 20s. One suspect was wearing a black hoodie with ‘Crooks’ and a picture of Monopoly’s Rich Uncle Pennybags on it. The second male was wearing a blue sweatshirt and pullover red hoodie,” says Corporal Scotty Schumann.

Tank is described as a black pit bull with white accents on his chest, feet, and chin. He has a very small white line that runs over his nose.

“This isn’t the first time we’ve seen this style of robbery utilizing online classifieds,” adds Schumann. “Police recommend being extremely careful when buying or selling merchandise online and meeting up with unknown persons. To reduce your likelihood of becoming a victim to a personal robbery have a friend go with you and meet in a very public place.”

If you have information you’re asked to call Surrey RCMP at 604.599.0502 or Crime Stoppers at 1.800.222.TIPS.