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Man Sentenced in Theft of Veteran’s Car, But Beloved Dog Still Missing:
In Greensburg, Pennsylvania, the man accused of stealing an elderly veteran’s car with his loyal dog still inside has pleaded guilty and been sentenced to prison. Kenneth Crider admitted to taking the vehicle belonging to 87-year-old veteran Willard Martz outside a Tractor Supply store in Mount Pleasant last September. He was sentenced to serve between 14 months and 10 years behind bars.
Martz and his family were surprised by the outcome, as they had expected only a pre-trial conference. His daughter, Linda Folino, described the mix of emotions the plea brought: relief that justice was served but sadness that the family’s most pressing question remains unanswered.
Martz recalled the traumatic moment when Crider snatched his keys and drove away, with his German Shepherd mix, Lucky, still inside. “He was my best pal,” Martz said, describing the unbreakable bond he shared with the dog.
Crider was later captured in North Carolina following a dangerous high-speed chase that reached 120 miles per hour. Police were forced to use a pit maneuver to stop the pursuit. While the arrest and conviction brought legal closure, the fate of Lucky remains uncertain.
Martz continues to hold on to hope. “I want him to have a life, as I know he likes, rather loves people,” he said. “He might be out running wild. He might be dead, he might be a stray somewhere.”
The community has rallied behind the search. The Facebook group Bring Lucky Home to PA now has more than 14,000 members dedicated to spreading awareness and gathering information. Martz has expressed gratitude for the support, saying it has been a source of comfort during this painful ordeal.
Though Crider has been sentenced, the Martz family’s deepest wish is still to know what became of Lucky. Until answers come, their search continues, fueled by love, hope, and the determination of thousands who want to see a veteran reunited with his best friend.
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This content was created with AI assistance and edited by the iHeartDogs team.
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