York Regional Police said they were called to a veterinary clinic in the area of ​​Eagle Street West and Davis Drive Monday night for a carjacking.
A 78-year-old woman had just parked her silver 2015 Nissan Rogue at the clinic when a man approached her, police said.
The man allegedly pushed the woman to the ground, took her car keys and entered the vehicle.
Police said he fled the area in the stolen vehicle, also taking the woman’s Shih-Poo named Bobby, who was in the front seat, with him.
The woman was slightly injured in the incident.
Police said they were notified the next day that the SUV had been backed into a neighbor’s residential driveway with the dog inside.
Bobby was unharmed, police said.
On Friday, police released a photo of the suspect, who was identified as 25-year-old Gurpreet Singh.  Wanted for robbery.
Singh was last seen wearing a white T-shirt and possibly black pants.
Police urge anyone who spots the suspect to call 911 or contact investigators at 1-866-876-5423 ext.  6631. They could also leave an anonymous tip by calling Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).