Wake County deputies search for $4,500 dog stolen, sold online; suspect under arrest

Thursday, June 8, 2023
WAKE COUNTY, N.C. (WTVD) -- The Wake County Sheriff's Office is working to find a French bulldog it said was stolen and sold on Facebook Marketplace.

Authorities said the dog named Blue was allegedly stolen by Markil Jacquease Jeffreys, an acquaintance of the owners.
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Officials said the dog worth $4,500 was then sold to an unknown buyer.

Jeffreys is charged with felony larceny of a dog and felony obtaining property by false pretense. He is under a $20,000 secured bond.
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Anyone with information about Blue's whereabouts is asked to contact the Wake County Sheriff's Office.
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