MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- Milwaukee police are requesting the public's assistance in identifying and locating a suspect wanted in an armed burglary on Feb. 16. 

Police say the suspect forced entry into a home near 52nd and Burleigh around 12:10 p.m. and stole property and the victim's 2-month-old puppy -- a gray, male American Pit-bull Terrier.

The suspect is described as an African American male, 20-25 years of age, with a medium build. He was last seen wearing a blue jacket with a blue, hooded sweatshirt underneath, blue jeans and black gloves. He was armed with a handgun.

Anyone with information is asked to contact MPD at 414-935-7360 or Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS.