ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – An Atlanta woman is offering a reward for the return of her 11-year-old Shih Tzu that was stolen from her vehicle in West Midtown.

“I’m praying that he comes back home,” said Lakedra Reed.

Shattered glass and busted windows are what Reed came out to Friday in West Midtown instead of the wagging tail of Mr. Lagerfeld.

“He’s such a good dog,” Reed said. “I’ve seen him grow like a child, you know? And he’s mine.”

Reed was popping in to her brother’s salon on 3rd Street, like she’s done many times, and had no worries about leaving Mr. Lagerfeld in her vehicle for a few minutes. Now he’s been missing for over three days.

“He’s going blind in one of his eyes and he takes his medication, and I need to give him his medication,” said Reed.

Atlanta police have put out a bulletin for the black and white dog. An officer that spoke with Atlanta News First reporter Madeline Montgomery says criminals will steal dogs to sell them. The American Kennel Club lists Shih Tzus in their top five stolen breeds.

“I’m giving out $1,000 for Mr. Lagerfeld’s return,” said Reed.

Reed has put up posters and made digital flyers to try to get Mr. Lagerfeld home for the holidays.

“I just want him back home. It’s just me and him, so it’s just a void right now,” said Reed.

Anyone with information on this case can submit a tip anonymously to the Crime Stoppers Atlanta tip line at 404-577-TIPS (8477), online at www.StopCrimeAtl.org, or by texting CSGA and the tip to CRIMES (738477). Tipsters do not have to give their name or any identifying information to be eligible for a reward of up to $2,000.

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