The Great Smoky Mountain Journal
Source: Fox News
Posted: Tuesday, January 01, 2019 02:32 PM
Knox Man's Stolen Truck, Deceased Mother's Dog Found Safe After Theft Friday
The Knox County Sheriff's Office helped John Roberts in the frantic search. Roberts said the sheriff's office found his truck, and that he and the dog have been reunited.
John Roberts called 911 just before 6:30 p.m. Thursday to report that his truck had been stolen from the Weigel's at 3104 W. Governor John Sevier Highway. Roberts told investigators he had been in the gas station for only a few minutes before returning to the parking lot to discover that his truck had been stolen.
According to a police report, Roberts left the vehicle unlocked and running because a dog was inside. Roberts told Local 8 News that he drove around all night trying to find the truck because the dog, Lulu, holds a very special place in his heart.
"(Lulu) meant the world to (my mother). She was with my mom for the last three years of life, she made my momma stop talk about dying," said Roberts. "I promise I'd spoil her for the rest of her life."
KCSO said officers spotted the truck around 3 a.m. Friday on Magazine Road and initiated a short pursuit before losing sight of the vehicle. According to KCSO, a woman on Government Farm Road called KCSO Friday morning to report the truck had been abandoned in her driveway, and a dog was inside the truck.
Officers said when they arrived at the scene, they found Lulu safe, although she was a little thirsty.
On Friday afternoon, KCSO said the investigation was ongoing.
