WA Police are hunting a man and a woman accused of stealing items from Perth residents and businesses only to demand money for their safe return.
Kensington Detectives said there had been two incidents where money was requested for the return of stolen items, both on the same day earlier this year.
A Ford Focus hatchback was stolen from outside a residence in Lord Street, Mount Lawley on the afternoon of January 7.
The owner's pet Chihuahua was inside the vehicle, and a short time later the offenders contacted the victim and demanded a sum of money for the safe return of the animal.
The dog and the car have since been recovered.
Later that day, it is also believed a man drove to a car rental business on Teddington Street in Victoria Park and entered the building.
He proceeded to steal three mobile phones from the employee-only area, and left the premises.
The owner of one of the phones was then contacted by a woman who demanded a sum of money for the return of the phone.
Anyone with any information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or make a report online.
