Police search for ‘pet sitter’ who stole Fluffy

B OYNTON B EACH P OLICE D EPARTMENT OFFICE OF MEDIA RELATIONS

100 East Boynton Beach Blvd. Boynton Beach, FL 33425

Jeffrey S. Katz Chief of Police

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Stephanie Slater Public Information Officer SLATERS@BBFL.US (561) 436-4806

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Aug. 13, 2014

Police search for ‘pet sitter’ who stole Fluffy Boynton Beach Police are looking for a woman who responded to a Craigslist ad searching for a dog sitter and then stole Fluffy. The victim posted the ad on Craigslist in early July because she and her family were traveling out of the country and needed someone to watch their 4‐year‐old Shih‐Teese while they were away. “Keyana Morales” responded to the ad and met the victim at Pence Park to talk about the job. The victim met with Morales two other times outside of 1012 S.E. 3rd Ave., in Boynton Beach before leaving Fluffy with her. The victim said they were in touch with Morales throughout their trip to check on Fluffy’s welfare, and Morales sent photos of the dog. Upon their return from vacation on Aug. 4, they contacted Morales via phone and email but she did not respond. They went to 1012 S.E. 3rd Ave., only to find out that it was a vacant residence. Fluffy does have a microchip, but the information was not updated after the victim moved here from Georgia. Detectives have learned that Morales’ real name is Shamari Avione Patrick. She is 23 years old and believed to be living out of a burgundy Grand Marquis with large rims. Police would like to use this opportunity to encourage the public not to use Craigslist to find a pet sitter. There are many reputable businesses that specialize in this service. If you prefer to have someone watch your pet in a home, you can search online for a trusted and insured pet sitter near you. Anyone with information about Shamari Patrick or Fluffy is asked to call Det. Rocky Zavattaro at 561‐742‐6135 or Crime Stoppers of Palm Beach County at 800‐458‐TIPS. You can also use our MyPD to submit an anonymous tip.

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Police search for ‘pet sitter’ who stole Fluffy

Published on Aug 13, 2014

Boynton Beach Police Department

Boynton Beach Police are looking for a woman who responded to a Craigslist ad searching for a dog sitter and then stole Fluffy. The victim posted the ad on Craigslist in early July because she and her family were traveling out of the country and needed someone to watch their 4-year-old Shih-Teese while they were away. “Keyana Morales” responded to the ad and met the victim at Pence Park to talk about the job. The victim met with Morales two other times outside of 1012 S.E. 3rd Ave., in Boynton Beach before leaving Fluffy with her. The victim said they were in touch with Morales throughout their trip to check on Fluffy’s welfare, and Morales sent photos of the dog. Upon their return from vacation on Aug. 4, they contacted Morales via phone and email but she did not respond. They went to 1012 S.E. 3rd Ave., only to find out that it was a vacant residence. Fluffy does have a microchip, but the information was not updated after the victim moved here from Georgia. Detectives have learned t