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Officers reported that an individual claiming to be affiliated with an animal welfare organization took a dog.

Investigators are attempting to locate a woman in connection with this theft case.

The incident occurred after reports were filed indicating that the suspect claimed employment with the RSPCA prior to removing a mixed-breed pet dog called Loki—a chihuahua and yorkie mix—in the Brighton area.

Authorities have also taken into custody a man in his mid-fifties on allegations of theft and obstruction related to this matter.