Chico Stolen, Recovered; Pretty in Pink

From the case files of The Pet Detectives in Upper Darby:

A 4-year-old brown and white Chihuahua wearing a pink sweater was stolen from in front of a house in Secane and returned to its owner in record time, police said.

The thief was identified as Philadelphia resident Susan Senn.

Reported Upper Darby Police Superintendent Mike Chitwood:

"A witness reported seeing a Dodge Durango pull up and a blonde female get out, undo the leash, pick up the dog and leave the area. Detectives Matt Rowles and Kevin Dinan went on dognapping patrol and located Senn at her house. She said she felt bad for the dog left outside on a leash
Apparently she’s an animal lover and somebody called her about the dog. She took Chico and gave it to someone in Lansdowne. Police recovered the dog and returned it to its owner.”

Senn is more than your average dog lover. She is involved in an array of animal protection groups, including UNCHAIN PA DOGS - Pennsylvania Coalition Against Tethering. She has been charged with theft, receiving stolen property and criminal trespass. The good news for Sue is that her husband Eric is a lawyer who, according to his web site, "specializes in the legal needs of pet owners and animal lovers."

In Senn's defense, Sunday night was a miserable night, weather-wise, with a thunderstorm on the way. Poor Chico. But going on to somebody else's property and absconding with their pet is never a very good idea.

Here's a better one: A note on the door that said, "Get Your Dog In Out of the Rain, Scumbag!"

This is, Upper Darby, after all.