Surveillance video shows a man grabbing a $7,000 French bulldog and walking out of an Atlanta pet store.

The theft happened Wednesday night at a Petland store.

The video shows the man playing with the puppy moments earlier.

Police want to find the man and the puppy. Sgt. Robert Parsons, of the Dunwoody Police Department, said the man will face a felony shoplifting charge when caught.

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Atlanta Police Chief Darin Schierbaum, accompanied by Atlanta Fire Chief Roderick Smith, provided an update to the press during a media tour at the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center. They discussed the new Simulation Center, which will enable officers to train for various crime scenarios, including domestic disputes, commercial robberies, and kidnappings. Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.
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