From a news report in my local paper.

“The suspect was found hiding under a residence by a state police K-9 (dog) unit. When he refused to surrender he was snuffed out by the police dog.”

And from the same report - police charged him with “theft by unauthorized taking”.

As opposed to what other kind of theft? Perhaps convincing the item to come along of its own free will? “Honest officer. I didn’t take it, it followed me home.”