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'That's Our Dog': Owner Speaks Out After 1-year-old Maltipoo Stolen From Daughter's Arms In Lauderhill

LAUDERHILL, FLA. (WSVN) - The owner of a 1-year-old dog is speaking out after, she said, her dog was stolen out of her daughter's arms by a woman in Lauderhill.

"She's cute. She's a small white Maltipoo dog," said 5-year-old Aaliyah Francis, who had her dog stolen.

The incident happened on Saturday near their home along the 1200 block of Northwest 56th Avenue.

According to Francis, she was holding their Maltipoo when an unknown woman came up to her daughter and asked to pet the dog. That's when the woman grabbed the dog went to a nearby car and drove off.

"A lady came, I picked up the dog, and a lady came and said she wanted to pet the dog and when she pet the dog, she took it out of my hand and went to the car and drove away," said Aaliyah.

The girl said the woman, who was driving a black Sedan, pulled up to the side of the girl's home. She said the blonde-haired, short woman asked the pet the dog, named Crystal, and took her from her hands.

I said 'Where are you going?' and she didn't say nothing," said Aaliyah.

Aaliyah's mother, Afia, said she is shocked the dog theft occurred outside her home.

"I am so uneasy that this happened right in front of my house to my daughter. They cried and cried. She cried herself to sleep that day," said Afia Francis.

The family described their relationship with the pet.

"Every day I take her outside and we run together," said Alique Francis.

"Me and Alique were crying and we were upset," said Aaliyah.

Aaliyah said the theft happened so fast.

"I was looking and said 'Where's the dog?', 'The lady took her' and I said 'What?'" said Afia.

The family said they jumped in the car to look for the missing dog but didn't find her.

"That was my emotional support pet because I work from home, I get lonely, I was getting depressed, so the kids and my husband bought it for me last year for Mother's Day," said Afia.

The family hopes the woman who grabbed the dog returns her or that someone recognizes the pet and calls Lauderhill Police.

"You need to go to jail," said Alique.

"That is so bad. That is rude," said Aaliyah. "You're not supposed to be doing that, that's our dog," said Aaliyah.

The family said they are heartbroken as they don't know where the dog is nor what will happen to it.

Following the alleged theft, Lauderhill Police confirmed that they took a report and will assign a detective to investigate the incident.

If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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Tiny Maltipoo Stolen Directly Out Of 5-Year-Old Child's Arms In Florida

On Saturday in Lauderhill, Florida, a five-year-old named Aaliyah Francis was playing in her yard with her one-year-old Maltipoo when the unthinkable happened.

An unknown woman came up to the little girl and asked to pet her dog. Aaliyah, because she is a trusting child, let them woman pet her dog and the woman snatched the dog out of her arms.

How anyone could do this to a child is just unimaginable.

WSVN reports, "A lady came, I picked up the dog, and a lady came and said she wanted to pet the dog and when she pet the dog, she took it out of my hand and went to the car and drove away," said Aaliyah.

Related: Los Angeles Woman Clings To Car Roof As French Bulldog Is Stolen

The report states that both the kids cried themselves to sleep. How terrible for these kids.

The article also quotes little Aaliyah who said, "That is so bad. That is rude. You're not supposed to be doing that, that's our dog."

We hope this family gets Crystal back soon and the lady who stole the little dog gets what's coming to her. Kids get so emotionally attached to animals and the fact that this happened right in the front yard is just awful. My heart breaks for this while family.

It's ridiculous that a person has to think they can't even let their kids play in the yard with the dog, but I guess that's the sort of world we live in now. You can't guarantee your precious fur baby will never be stolen, but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself and your pet.

Have your dog microchipped. This won't protect your pup from being stolen, but if they are stolen and the thief tries to register them or change the microchip information you will be notified by the company.

Spay or neuter your pet. A lot of times thieves target unaltered pets so they can breeds puppies and then sell these puppies.

Take lots of photos of your pet and of you with your pet. This can be helpful if you have to prove ownership of your pet and to also give to law enforcement.

Vary the routes you take when walking your dog, and try to walk with a buddy when possible.

Don't post public photos of your pets on social media, especially with identifying markers like street signs in the background, the doggy daycare name, where you take them to get groomed or places you visit on a regular basis.

Don't leave your dog or cat outside unattended.

If the worst does happen, alert your local police immediately and tell all of your family, friends and veterinarian.

The article also states that: If you have any information on this crime, call Broward County Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS. Remember, you can always remain anonymous, and you may be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.

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'You Really Made Me Sad': Woman Swipes Small Dog From Hands Of 5-year-old Girl

LAUDERHILL, Fla. – Police are searching for a woman they said stole a small dog right out of the hands of a 5-year-old girl, leaving her in tears.

It happened 11 days ago and 5-year-old Aaliyah Francis has been heartbroken since.

"Bring my dog back because you really made me sad," she said. "A lady came and she said she wanted to pet the dog and she also said don't let the dog run away."

The theft happened in broad daylight on March 2 at approximately 3:30 p.M. Along the 1200 block of Northwest 56th Avenue in Lauderhill.

Aaliyah was playing with her friend when the woman approached.

"She pet the dog and took it out of my hand and went in her black car," the girl said.

While the theft wasn't caught on the family's doorbell camera, video from moments after shows the family looking to see if they can find the thief.

Francis was left in tears as her best friend tried to console her.

Her Maltipoo named Krystal has been with the family for nearly a year and means the world to Aaliyah.

Her only wish is to have her precious dog back.

Aaliyah said the woman was short with blonde hair and drove a dark model sedan.

Authorities have been working the case and are actively searching for the woman and dog.

There is also a $2,000 reward for Krystal's return.

Anyone with information is urged to call Lauderhill police or Broward Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.

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