Teen arrested after dog found dead in stolen car in St. Paul

Published August 31, 2021 3:21pm CDT

ST. PAUL, Minn. (FOX 9) - A 17-year-old boy was arrested after he allegedly stole a car with a dog inside in St. Paul. The car was later found with the dog inside, but it was deceased.

According to police, on July 24, a Subaru Outback was stolen near Payne Avenue and Sims Avenue in St. Paul. The owner said her dog was still inside, and she was picking up food at the time.

Car with dog inside stolen in St. Paul, Minnesota

A car with a dog inside was stolen Saturday in St. Paul, Minnesota. Now, her owner just wants her back.

A few days later, police located the car on the 1000 block of N. Ryde Street. Unfortunately, the dog was found deceased inside.

Tuesday, St. Paul police announced a 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection to the case and pleaded guilty to the crimes.

St. Paul Crime and Public Safety