Crook casually steals pricey Pomeranian puppy from NYC pet store

A crook strolled into a busy West Village pet store and stole a pricey Pomeranian puppy on Tuesday afternoon, police said.

The puppy pilferer took the pooch, priced at $3,495, from CITIPUPS on Christopher Street at about 3:45 p.m. as at least eight other people were inside the store, according to cops. Video of the theft provided by police showed the man initially playful interacted with the puppy that was secured inside an enclosed display.