Los Gatos Puppy Stolen, Couple Robbed at Gunpoint

A Los Gatos couple selling a 9-week-old female Pomeranian puppy through the online auction and shopping site eBay were robbed at gunpoint Friday evening in San Jose after responding to a man who expressed an interest in the transaction.

According to police, the suspect, identified as Juan Carlos Chavez, 38, of Milpitas, met the Los Gatos couple and their small black puppy named "Bronxie" at approximately 11:37 p.m. on the 700 block of Story Road in San Jose and snatched the canine at gun point.

Chavez called the victims after seeing their dog-for-sale advertisement on eBay
and arranged a meeting at the location of the crime, according to police.

The victims allowed the suspect to hold the dog and while holding the little black canine, Chavez brandished a handgun and demanded their car, police added.

The victims, fearing for their life, quickly drove off and the suspect fled with the dog and is still outstanding, police said.

Anyone with information about this case is urged to contact Detective Zanotto #3657 of the San Jose Police Department's Robbery Investigations Unit, at 408-277-4166.

Persons wishing to remain anonymous can call the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867), or may visit: http://svcrimestoppers.org/.

Persons providing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect may be eligible for a cash reward from the Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers.

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