MIDDLEBURY — An investigation is underway into the theft of 18 puppies from a dog breeder in Middlebury last week.

Amos Yoder reported to Elkhart County police the French bulldog puppies were taken from an unlocked building on his property, 58340 C.R. 33, sometime between 11:50 p.m. Thursday and 4:45 a.m. Friday.

The animals are valued at $2,000 to $9,000 each, a police report states.

Source: Goshen News