25/10/2026
Truly utterly heartbreaking and horrifying 😢💔
URGENT PUBLIC APPEAL TO FIND THE REMAINS OF A CHIHUAHUA ALLEGEDLY KILLED
With great sadness, we are appealing to residents of Parkville, Victoria, to keep an eye out for the remains of Steve, a nine-month-old Chihuahua who has been missing.
It is alleged that on 12 October, the owners’ ex-partner broke into their home, killed nine-month-old Chihuahua Steve and left with him inside a navy blue Uniqlo round mini shoulder bag.
It is believed he travelled on foot from Manningham Reserve, across Royal Park, towards Princes Park and Lygon Street. The bag may have been discarded in bushes, long grass, drains or other concealed areas away from walking paths.
Police have arrested and charged the accused, who remains in custody. However, Steve’s remains have still not been found.
We are appealing to the public to remain vigilant and help locate Steve’s remains, which is important to the ongoing investigation.
Steve weighed just 1.7 kg. He was grey, with a white chest, white legs and a white tip on his tail. Given his tiny size, his remains could easily be overlooked.
Residents, particularly dog walkers, are urged to keep an eye out along the route described above and in any nearby concealed areas.
If you locate the bag or anything you believe may be Steve’s remains, please do not touch, open or move anything. Contact police immediately and provide the exact location.
If you have anything to report, contact Victoria Police at Spencer Street on 03 9624 3999.
For support, coordination or assistance relating to the search, contact PAWSAFE on 0458 749 357.
Please share and help find Steve so he can be laid to rest with dignity.