The Halifax County Sheriffs received a report of a stolen pit bull puppy in the area of Carolina Rest Home Road on February 5.

The dog was taken from the front porch, the collar left behind. The dog answers to the name of Chance.

Major Bruce Temple said in a press release stealing a dog is a felony in North Carolina and encourages anyone with information to call the sheriff’s office at 252-583-8201 or Crimestoppers at 252-583-4444.

Temple could not be reached immediately for further comment.