In a shocking incident, armed suspects stole three French bulldogs in Washington, D.C. The incident took place on Tuesday around 4 p.m. when the victim was walking in an alley in the 5200 block of East Capitol Street. The suspects, armed with handguns and rifles, jumped out of a blue minivan and approached the victim. Initially, the victim assumed they were after his wallet or cellphone. However, his worst nightmare became a reality when one of the suspects grabbed his dog and brought it back to the waiting van.
The victim, speaking to Fox 5 DC, described the terrifying ordeal. He mentioned that the suspects pointed guns at him, forcing him to unbuckle the harness holding the dogs. The suspects then sped away with the stolen dogs. The victim had raised the French bulldogs since they were only a few weeks old, considering them as part of his family. Losing them has been devastating for him.
The dogs, all females, hold a special place in the victim’s heart. He expressed his anguish, stating that it felt like someone had taken a part of his family away. The emotional bond with his pets cannot be replaced, and he mourned the loss of the next ten years he had expected to spend with them. The victim hopes that whoever has the dogs will provide them with a good home, emphasizing their good temperament and training.
The police report provides descriptions of the stolen dogs. The victim suspects that the suspects may attempt to sell them and pleads for their return, even offering to buy them back with no questions asked. He just wants a good home for his beloved pets.
Authorities are urging anyone with information on the whereabouts of the stolen French bulldogs to come forward and contact the Metropolitan Police Department at 202-727-9099 or text a tip to 50411.
This incident highlights the growing concern over pet thefts, as criminals target beloved animals for various purposes. The community is urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities to help combat this distressing trend.
