Puppy Stolen From Strongsville Petland Store
A 9-week-old Shih Tzu puppy named Zima, valued at $5,800, was stolen from a Petland store in Strongsville, Ohio. Surveillance footage reportedly shows a woman leaving the store with the puppy. The store is seeking the puppy's safe return and…
Greenville Spartanburg Asheville Anderson, SC, August 11, 2026 —
STRONGSVILLE, Ohio – A valuable Shih Tzu puppy was taken from a Petland store located in Strongsville, Ohio, earlier this month. The puppy, a 9-week-old female Shih Tzu named Zima, is reported to be valued at $5,800.
According to store representatives, surveillance footage captured an incident where a woman was seen leaving the premises with the puppy. The exact date of the theft was not immediately available.
Petland is currently seeking the safe return of Zima and is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying the individual involved. The store also expressed a desire for accountability for the actions taken.
The Strongsville Police Department has been notified and is reportedly investigating the incident. Further details regarding the investigation or any potential suspects were not provided at this time.
The incident highlights concerns surrounding the security of high-value pets in retail environments. The store has not released further information regarding specific security measures in place at the time of the incident.
Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Zima or the identity of the individual seen in the surveillance footage is encouraged to contact the Strongsville Police Department.
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