May 12, 2022 9:30 a.m.

A Grants Pass woman was jailed following an alleged animal theft on Wednesday.

A report from the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office said at 6:20 p.m. a caller stated the suspect had his dog and was just seen driving past the 10,000 block of North Myrtle Road in Myrtle Creek.

A deputy contacted the suspect at a nearby business. The woman gave several stories about getting the dog. Ultimately, she admitted to taking the dog and had no intention of returning the animal to the victim. The 31-year old was taken into custody and jailed. She was charged with first-degree theft. Bail was set at $50,00. The woman was released on Thursday.

The dog was returned to its owner.