Police search for suspects accused of assaulting man who wouldn’t buy puppy

Toronto police are trying to find two suspects they allege assaulted and robbed a person who determined to not buy a pet from them.

Investigators say the 41-year-old man responded to a web-based advert to buy a “pocket bully” pet -- a shorter variation of the American Bully -- on Saturday night time.

They are saying the person determined he didn’t wish to purchase the pet, and the 2 males allegedly attacked him.

Police accuse the suspects of pistol-whipping the person, stealing his money and driving away with the pet.

They are saying the sufferer was handled in hospital for his accidents.

Investigators have launched pictures of the suspects, who they describe as males of their 30s, and are asking anybody with info to come back ahead.

This report by The Canadian Press was first printed Jan. 23, 2022.