Woman Assaulted, Puppies Stolen in Bronx

A woman in the Bronx was the victim of a brazen theft earlier this month when three suspects stole her two puppies during a confrontation on Southern Boulevard. The incident occurred around 11 a.m. on August 1, as the 42-year-old woman argued with the trio before going inside a nearby building. Upon her return with her pit bull puppies, the suspects followed her and launched a violent attack. According to the NYPD, one male suspect punched the woman in the face while his accomplices seized the dogs and fled the scene. The victim sustained injuries but declined medical assistance. The suspects escaped southbound on Southern Boulevard, leaving the woman distraught and her pets missing. As of now, the thieves remain at large, and the puppies—a brown pit bull and a black-and-white spotted pit bull—have not been recovered. The NYPD has released images of the suspects in hopes of generating leads in the case. They are actively investigating the incident and are appealing to the public for any information that could assist in locating the stolen dogs and apprehending the culprits. Authorities urge anyone with relevant information to contact the Crime Stoppers hotline at 1-800-577-TIPS (8477). The community's help is crucial in resolving this distressing case and reuniting the owner with her beloved pets.