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Dog waltzes into supermarket and hilariously steals his own Christmas present
The pooch's โ€˜crimeโ€™ was caught on film and it had everyone laughing. ๐Ÿ˜†
Jake Manning
11.12.24

Weโ€™ve all heard of the Grinch who tried to swipe Christmas joy.

But it seems even some of our furry friends canโ€™t resist a little holiday mischief!

In a lighthearted twist on seasonal theft, one determined dog decided to treat himself to a Christmas present from a Smithโ€™s supermarket in Murray, Utah, making a getaway with a treat straight off the shelf.

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The story, as reported by KSL News, starts with a playful introduction from the news anchors: โ€œWell, some people just canโ€™t wait to open their Christmas presents!โ€

They were, of course, referring to a rather unconventional shopperโ€”a four-legged thief who knew just where to look for a holiday snack.

Without immediately revealing that the โ€œculpritโ€ was actually a dog, the anchors kept viewers in suspense, eventually admitting that the โ€œthiefโ€ was a lovable dog who had his heart set on one specific item.

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So, what treasure did this furry shopper manage to nab?

The prized loot was none other than a rawhide bone, worth just $2.79.

Hardly a high-stakes heist, but this dog seemed to have his priorities straight.

He didnโ€™t even glance at the meat aisle; instead, he went directly to aisle 16, where the pet food and treats awaited.

It seems this pup knew exactly what he was looking for!

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The storeโ€™s manager had a good laugh about the incident.

He humorously called the dog a โ€œbrand new customerโ€ who didnโ€™t even have a โ€œfresh value card.โ€

One can only imagine the details of this โ€œpolice reportโ€ for such a unique case: โ€œMale, grey fur, about 3 feet tall, a wagging tail, responds to treats and barks at mailmen.โ€

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The manager watched as the dog headed out the door, bone in mouth, and opted not to intervene.

After all, nobody wants to end up on the wrong side of a determined dogโ€™s jaw when heโ€™s carrying out his holiday mission.

It seems the pooch had a plan and wasnโ€™t going to let anything get in his way.

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In a comedic turn, Marshall Tanner, an โ€œexpertโ€ brought in to explain the dogโ€™s antics, analyzed the behavior, explaining, โ€œThe dog smelled the rawhide bone, grabbed it, and walked out of the store. Thereby being a shoplifting dog!โ€

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According to Tanner, the dogโ€™s sense of smellโ€”100,000 times stronger than a humanโ€™sโ€”might have guided him right to the treat.

Thereโ€™s no doubt he sniffed out exactly what he wanted!

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The anchors playfully noted that this daring dog is โ€œstill at large,โ€ now enjoying his โ€œChristmas giftโ€ somewhere out there.

Although the poochโ€™s owner is still unknown, itโ€™s easy to imagine them wondering how their dog returned home with a Christmas surprise that they certainly didnโ€™t buy.

Maybe they assumed it was a gift from Santa Paws himself!

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If youโ€™re wondering if there will be a follow-up on this high-profile โ€œcase,โ€ itโ€™s doubtful.

After all, it might take a detective dog to catch this crafty canine.

One can only laugh at the idea of tracking him down with the same strategies weโ€™d use for human shopliftersโ€”this dog is clearly a pro at sniffing out opportunities.

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