The Citizens for Humane Action Shelter on the city's north side has posted fliers, looking for the dog.

Someone posed as a CHA volunteer and stole Marley, a 1-year-old Akita/Boxer mix.

"They can come to the shelter anytime, ring the doorbell, knock on the door, bring the dog back, no questions asked at all," said CHA's Development Director Terri Montigny.

Montigny said the fake volunteer took the dog out for a walk in the play area.

Columbus police are investigating.

Marley was wearing a blue collar and a CHA tag.

Anyone with information is asked to call police or the CHA shelter at 614-891-5280.

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