A 34-year-old man who said he took his cousin's puppy after he allegedly stole his pet dog was yesterday discharged with a warning.

Police said Keno Williams stole his relative’s two-year-old pitbull sometime between June 20 and 21. He pleaded guilty to one count of stealing when he appeared before Senior Magistrate Derence Rolle Davis.

The court was told that Williams’ cousin discovered his $500 pitbull puppy was missing during the latter part of last month. The prosecution said when he filed his complaint, he told police he suspected Williams had come into his yard and removed the dog.

Williams was arrested and owned up to the offence and then led officers to the place where he had hidden the dog.

Williams told the magistrate the incident arose out of a family matter as he and his cousin’s family all lived in the same yard. He said he only committed the offence because one day when he “turned his back” his dog was missing, and his cousin was nowhere to be seen.

“I move his dog because he move my dog,” he stated.

After listening to his explanation, Magistrate Rolle Davis said he was pleased with Williams for telling the truth and dismissed his case with a warning.

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