Gunpoint Puppy Theft Leads To Felony Charge In St. Clair County
Investigators say a social media sale in the Belleville area ended in an alleged armed robbery. The case centers on a young Havapoo, a handgun, and a two-day search.
BELLEVILLE - A 22-year-old woman has been charged with aggravated robbery after authorities said a seller trying to complete a Facebook puppy sale in unincorporated Belleville was allegedly threatened at gunpoint and had the dog taken.The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Department said its emergency communications center received a call at 9:41 p.m. July 23, 2026, reporting an armed robbery in the 7700 block of Myrtlewood Drive.According to the sheriff’s department, the victim said she ha...
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