Cops: Man Asks For $1,200 Ransom After Finding Dog

MORTON GROVE, Illinois – A north suburban man looking to make a quick buck attempted to try to get ransom for a dog he found from the animal’s owner, Pioneer Press is reporting.

Joseph Jando (pictured), 27, of Morton Grove, was charged with intimidation and a parole violation after he allegedly contacted the owners listed on a stray dog’s tag and demanded $1,200 in exchange for the animal’s safe return.

The family called police when Jando allegedly threatened to kill the dog.

A Morton Grove detective then impersonated the owner and arrived at the rendezvous place to make the exchange. More

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