Story update: (11 a.m. May 23) Mary Frances Yurkel confirmed last night the puppy, Fiona, has been found and is now home. She is hopeful the remaining stolen possessions could turn up as part of an ongoing police investigation.
Original, posted 8 a.m. May 22:
A , 11 weeks old, remains missing after the burglary of an East Dover home Friday morning.
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Mary Frances Yurkel of Toms River said the search continues for her mother's pet dog Fiona, and though it is days after burglars kicked in the front door of her mother's home and took valuables, the family remains hopeful.
"We haven't heard anything from anyone...We are still hopeful someone will come forward with some information," Yurkel said.
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Yurkel, along with her mother, have been spreading the word in hopes Fiona will be returned. The home is behind Shop Rite, near Fischer and Bay Avenue.
Fiona is an 11-week old Havanese mix. She has a white body, black ears, one black eye and a black nose.
Yurkel said items taken from the home include jewelry, a laptop, a firebox with important and historical papers, and Fiona.
The family is also offering a $500 reward for the safe return of the 11-week-old puppy.
If you have any information on this theft, or if you have seen Fiona, please contact local police. For Toms River, contact 732-349-0150. Yurkel also encouraged anyone with information could reach them at 609-994-4722.
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