A New York man is in the doghouse after allegedly trying to enter the Westminster Dog Show with a false identity.
New York State Police say Allan Jackson, 60, of the Bronx, was arrested Saturday as he tried to enter NYC’s Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, where the Westminster Kennel Club was holding its 150th annual dog show. Investigators said they observed him trying to get into the ticketed event, saying he matched the description of a suspect wanted for several past thefts at the venue.
Jackson, who is accused of being involved in three previous incidents dating back to November, did not successfully get in to the dog show. He also lied about his identity when he was when he was approached and questioned by the investigators, police said.
Jackson was transported to the NYPD 10th Precinct for processing and then taken to Manhattan Central Booking to be arraigned on the following charges:
- Burglary 3rd Degree, a class D felony
- Grand Larceny 4th Degree, a class E felony (2 Counts)
- Petit Larceny, a class A misdemeanor
- False Personation, a class B misdemeanor
Additional details about the alleged burglary and larceny incidents were not disclosd.
According to the New York Post, an arrest warrant was out for Jackson, who was previously busted in a grand larceny case in May 2025. Court records show he blew off a court appearance last month, prompting a judge to issue a warrant.
He’s scheduled to appear in court at a later date.
The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is an annual event featuring dogs of multiple breeds in events for agility, conformation and obedience. This year’s event runs through Tuesday, when the 2026 “Best in Show” winner will be announced.