Police searching for suspect after small dog stolen outside Hamilton Tim Hortons

TORONTO — Police are searching for a suspect after a small dog was stolen from outside of a Tim Hortons in Hamilton.

Police said the owner of a small, blonde Shih Tzu walked into the coffee shop on Main Street East on Saturday at about 11 a.m. and left the dog tied to a pole while they purchased a coffee.

While the owner was inside, a man rode up on a bicycle and stole the dog, leaving the leash behind.

Police described the suspect as a white man standing 5’7″ to 5’8″ tall with a medium build and a light brown beard wearing blue sweatpants, a grey hooded sweatshirt and a red baseball cap. He fled the scene on a yellow and black mountain bike.

The dog is still missing and police said she responds to the name Lucy.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Hamilton police or Crime Stoppers.