Pug mug: NJ police post photo of wandering dog to find owner

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Tuesday, July 17, 2018
Police post 'pug mug' of lost pooch
Police in Cape May posted a pug's mugshot to find the owner.

CAPE MAY, N.J. -- When police in southern New jersey found a culprit wandering through backyards, they took to Facebook to see if anyone could identify him.



Cape May police posted a photo, the "pug-mug."



The pug was spotted walking through backyards along New Jersey Avenue.



Shortly after the post, the dog's owner was located and the pair were reunited.



The pug did spend a short time behind bars before he was "released on bail."



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