Durham Regional Police are searching for a stolen van that had 13 to 15 dogs inside during the time of the theft.
According to police, the incident occurred Friday, January 19, around 11:30 am in the area of Garden Street and Manning Road in Whitby.
Police are now looking for a white 2008 Chevrolet Uplander with the license plate AR91056.
The suspect may be armed and police are advising the public not to approach the vehicle but to call 9-1-1 instead.
Police looking for white 2008 Chev Uplander, plate #AR91056, stolen at 11.30 am in area of Garden St/Manning Rd in Whitby. It’s believed approx 13-15 dogs inside van. Suspect may be armed. DO NOT APPROACH. CONTACT 911
— DurhamRegionalPolice (@DRPS) January 19, 2018