Posted on July 20, 2011

Chihuahua Thwarts Robbery at Altadena Smoke Shop

Los Angeles Times, July 18, 2011

Los Angeles County sheriff’s officials Monday released a video of a robbery attempt foiled by an enraged and barking Chihuahua, hoping the public can identify the two assailants.

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The store owner quickly begins placing money in a robber’s backpack. As he does, his Chihuahua erupts into ferocious barking at the two men, who beat a hasty retreat, running out of the store with the backpack but taking less money than they could’ve gotten.

At one point, one of the robbers even points his rifle at the diminutive but undaunted pooch, who chases the pair out of the store and down the street.

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The suspects are described at male Latinos between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 10 inches. {snip}