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Man arrested, dog recovered after Grindr app robbery in Boynton Beach

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BOYNTON BEACH, Fla. -- A Boynton Beach man has been arrested and charged with robbing and kidnapping a man he met using the dating app, Grindr.

Boynton Beach Police Detectives recovered the victim's dog, who was taken during the robbery.

Detectives are looking for a another suspect.

They believe that the suspects are responsible for at least 2 other robberies of men they met on Grindr.

The suspect in custody is identified as Vadol Reed, 22, of Boynton Beach. He is charged with robbery with a firearm and kidnapping.

Police say the dog will be reunited with her owner very shortly.