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Dallas Cowboys wide receiver/kick returner Lucky Whitehead announced Monday that his beloved dog, Blitz, was stolen from his home and is being held for ransom. Whitehead initially broke the news in an Instagram post before talking with KXAS-TV in Dallas.
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"I've taken some time to collect my thoughts on this subject matter, and it's very heartbreaking to say that Blitz has been stolen from my home last Sunday," the 25-year-old Whitehead wrote on Instagram. "While out of town, Blitz was being taken care of by a close friend at my house and someone broke in and took him.
"Whomever stole Blitz has contacted my phone numerous times, demanding ransom money. I strongly advise you to stop and return my boy safely before it gets any worse! If you know of any details regarding Blitz's whereabouts or who may be involved in this, please contact me immediately."
Whitehead claimed the unknown robbers initially demanded $10,000 for the return of the pooch. He said he agreed to pay an undisclosed sum but wanted to make sure the dog was OK. Whitehead claims he has yet to hear a response.
"It's killing me. It hurts because I don't know how he's being treated. I wasn't here to protect him. It's sickening," Whitehead said of Blitz, who has been in the NFL player's possession for nine weeks.
Whitehead first posted a picture of the puppy on Instagram on May 13, creating a personal account for Blitz and even getting customized socks with the dog's picture on them.
