ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) -- A Rochester family is hoping their new puppy will be returned to them.
Dodge was taken Jan. 17 from his owners' deck on Park Lane Southeast while tied to a rope.
The family tells us they hadn't even had Dodge for two weeks before he was taken.
According to the Rochester Police Department, a few minutes before Dodge's disappearance a couple of young girls were seen in the area.
The dog belonged to the children in the family and the grandmother said she hopes someone brings Dodge back.
Dodge is just seven weeks old. He is a mixed breed dog and black and tan in color.