Lucky Whitehead says his dog has been stolen and held for ransom

The Cowboys receiver turned to Instagram for help on Monday.

Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Lucky Whitehead says his dog, Blitz, has been stolen from home and held for ransom, according to an Instagram post on Monday. Whitehead says he was out of town when the dog was taken, and now somebody is contacting him demanding money for the pet’s return.

Here’s the full post:

I've taken some time to collect my thoughts on this subject matter, and it's very heartbreaking to say that Blitz has been stolen from my home last Sunday. While out of town, Blitz was being taken care of by a close friend at my house and someone broke in and took him.

Whomever stole Blitz has contacted my phone numerous times, demanding ransom money. I strongly advise you to stop and return my boy safely before it gets any worse! If you know of any details regarding Blitz's whereabouts or who may be involved in this, please contact me immediately.

Whitehead has posted about the pit bull a bunch of times over the past few months. He clearly loves his pet, and wants him back safely.

The 25-year-old has been a member of the Cowboys since 2015, when he was signed as an undrafted free agent. He’s been used primarily in special teams as a returner, although he’s also recorded 20 carries for 189 rushing yards and nine catches for 64 receiving yards.