A Toronto man who collected a hefty reward for returning a chocolate Labrador dog to its banker owner now faces multiple charges. Police arrested Richard Cassibo, 54, and Andrew Footit, 31, on Tuesday. Police arrested Richard Cassibo, 54, and Andrew Footit, 31, on Tuesday. Officers announced Wednesday that the pair faces a total of nine charges following the alleged theft of a dog in downtown Toronto on Saturday. Dog owner Bert Clark, a 36-year-old Toronto banker, offered a $15,000 reward for his beloved pet, Huckleberry, after a dog walker left the chocolate Lab tied up outside a bakery. Clark gave a $10,000 cheque to Richard Cassibo when he returned the dog. Although CanWest News Services said that Cassibo said he found the dog tied up on a park bench. Bert Clark also donated $5,000 to an animal hospital at Cassibo's request. Both Cassibo and Footit are charged with conspiracy, corruptly taking a reward, fraud and possession of property obtained by crime.
Cassibo is also charged with public mischief. Both suspects are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
This is a very serious case, I think that what these to criminals did was just plan stupid. I hope that these to Guys get sentenced for a long time. They were charged with nine charges. $15,000 Dollars they got for "Returning the dog" is alot of money to most people, and when your lying about it to gain money, its just not write.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2008/02/20/dog.html
Cassibo is also charged with public mischief. Both suspects are scheduled to appear in court Wednesday.
This is a very serious case, I think that what these to criminals did was just plan stupid. I hope that these to Guys get sentenced for a long time. They were charged with nine charges. $15,000 Dollars they got for "Returning the dog" is alot of money to most people, and when your lying about it to gain money, its just not write.
http://www.cbc.ca/canada/toronto/story/2008/02/20/dog.html
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