Eastern District
Attempt Auto Theft - Severna Park
22-737254
On October 21, 2022, at approximately 9:15 a.m. officers responded to the 500 block of Leelyn Drive for a suspicious subject call. Notes to the call advised a citizen witnessed a female pulling on door handles in the area. Updated notes advised the female was now chasing a small black and white dog. A citizen passerby stopped their vehicle and asked the female if she needed help. The suspect handed the dog to the passerby, got in the passerby's car, and began driving away. The vehicle was occupied by an adult passenger. When the female suspect began to drive away, she ran over the small dog. A citizen transported the dog to a local animal hospital, where it was pronounced deceased. Officers arrived on the scene, and the suspect was arrested. There were no other injuries reported.
At this time, officers are still attempting to identify the owner of the dog. Anyone with any information is asked to call Eastern District at 410-222-6145 or Animal Control at 410-222-8900.
Arrested:
Theresa Cooper
41-year-old
Severna Park, Maryland