UPDATE: 1:27 p.m. - March 5, 2025
A dog that went missing from a stolen vehicle involved in a police chase on I-90 in northern Idaho has been found.
A 2005 Honda Civic was reported stolen in Missoula on Monday.
Following a lengthy police chase through northern Idaho, a 34-year-old man from Missoula was eventually stopped and taken into custody.
However, when police recovered the stolen car in Idaho, Butters, a 14-year-old miniature schnauzer, was not inside.
Butters has now been returned to her home after being found by a woman in Alberton.
(first report: 10:31 p.m. - March 4, 2025)
Authorities are asking for your help locating Butters, a 14-year-old Miniature Schnauzer, that went missing from a stolen vehicle involved in a police chase on I-90 in northern Idaho.
The vehicle, a 2005 Honda Civic, was reported stolen in Missoula on Monday.
Following a lengthy pursuit through Idaho, the 34-year-old suspect was eventually maneuvered to a stop in Kootenai County, where he is currently being held in jail on multiple felony charges.
When police recovered the car in Idaho, Butters was not inside of the vehicle.
Her owner, Kelly Wolle, is desperate for her return — but says the suspect has refused to provide any details on the dog's whereabouts, according to a press release.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Kelly Wolle at 406-880-9559 or your local law enforcement agency.
- Chloe Olsgaard reporting
