A suspected bike thief took a break from robbing a home in Pacific Beach, Californi,a to pet an overly friendly family dog.

CCTV footage captured on July 15 shows the thief rolling a bike out of the garage when the homeowner's golden retriever happily strolls over to him whilst wagging its tail.

The unidentified male intended to steal a distinctive 2019 black Electra 3-speed bicycle worth around USD 1,300 (GBP 1,020), notable for its unique '8-ball' tire valve caps and logo.

San Diego Police Department stated the male is still at large.

This footage was filmed and produced 15 July 2023.

In a curious incident from July 15, 2023, a suspected bike thief in California momentarily interrupts a home burglary to interact with the victim's golden retriever.

San Diego Police Department reports that as the suspect was making his escape from a garage in the Pacific Beach neighborhood, he paused to pet the dog that had entered.

The unidentified male intended to steal a distinctive 2019 black Electra 3-speed bicycle worth around USD 1,300 (GBP 1,020), notable for its unique '8-ball' tire valve caps and logo. Surveillance footage captures the thief's affectionate interaction with the dog before continuing his theft.

The suspect, described as a white male, remains at large, and authorities urge the public to provide any relevant information for the case's resolution.