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8 pit bull puppies stolen in Southeast DC home burglary, police say

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D.C. police are looking for eight pit bull puppies stolen during a burglary in Southeast. (Courtesy D.C. police)

Eight pit bull puppies were allegedly stolen during a burglary at a home in Southeast D.C., and police are asking for the public’s help finding them.

, a burglar broke into an unoccupied home in the 4900 block of Benning Road sometime between 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. Sunday. The person took eight 5-week-old pit bull puppies and fled.

The puppies are shown in photos released by police Tuesday.

Law enforcement has asked anyone with information to call the police department at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.

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Catherine Chen

Catherine Chen is an associate producer with Âé¶¹¹ÙÍø.

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