Town sniffs out dog as shoe thief

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By Tiffany Griffin

Story Created: Aug 27, 2008 at 6:52 AM EST

Story Updated: Aug 27, 2008 at 6:52 AM EST

WAVELAND, Ind. (AP) — Residents of a small Indiana town believe a stray dog is behind a rash of shoe thefts.

Shoes left outdoors in the Montgomery County community of Waveland began disappearing one by one in June, reappearing near the town's fire station.

Acting town marshal Rob Kiger and others have seen a stray brown and white dog, possibly a beagle, around town carrying a shoe in its mouth. Others have seen the dog lying in the sun near the fire station.

Susie Calvert, who works near the fire station, says she finds shoes in the area and places them on the ledge at the station, hoping that the owners will collect them.

Kiger says he's tried to take the canine shoe bandit into custody, but it runs away every time he gets close.

Thursday, Aug 28 at 11:48 AM Lainey wrote ...

It's good to read something light-hearted. I didn't realize so many people left their shoes outside! I think I'd start leaving him some doggy treats! Cute story!

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 11:40 PM Pat wrote ...

Blessing in disguise. He's telling you that your feet stink and to get some new shoes. Smart dog!

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 1:21 PM Carolyn wrote ...

He sounds like a sweety. I agree-catch him and find him a good home. How about letting him live at the fire station. So what if he isn't a dalmation. In the meantime they could put food and water out for him. Have they tried a live trap?

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 11:16 AM Mel wrote ...

This was a cute story. Poor little guy. I hope they catch him and find him a good home. Preferrably one with lots of old shoes for him to play with. LOL

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 10:30 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Now that is pretty funny.

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 10:29 AM Linda wrote ...

That's hilarious. At least the dog isn't hiding anything.

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 10:22 AM Goshen wrote ...

Good thing this wasn't in South Bend. They would have shot it...

Wednesday, Aug 27 at 8:01 AM Barb wrote ...

Give the dog a bone!!

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