A 14-year-old West Highland Terrier named Max, who was stolen at gunpoint during a brutal attack near the Fort Totten Metro Station in D.C., has been found, according to the dog's owner. The circumstances of the dog's recovery and its condition are currently unknown. The suspect, who pointed a gun at the owner and demanded the dog, fled the scene in a dark minivan with another individual. The owner is expected to be reunited with Max soon.
A 14-year-old West Highland Terrier named Max, who was stolen at gunpoint near the Fort Totten Metro Station in Washington D.C., has been reunited with his owner. The dog was found roaming in the Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens by two individuals who recognized him from media coverage. The owner, Zaleena Ahmed, had been walking Max when a young male approached them, pointed a gun at her, and demanded the dog. Ahmed was hit with the gun before the suspect fled with Max in a dark minivan.
Three suspects stole a woman's 2020 Infinity QX80 at gunpoint in Windsor Locks, Connecticut. The incident occurred when the victim's car was bumped from behind by a blue Acura sedan. As the victim inspected the damage, one man approached her, while two others grabbed and dragged her towards their car. They threatened her with handguns and drove off in her car, along with a blue sedan and a white Honda Civic. The stolen vehicle was later recovered in New Britain. The investigation is ongoing.
A 22-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint and her car was stolen in Rochester. The police pursued the stolen vehicle and it crashed into a sign and bush. The driver, a young man, was arrested and treated for minor injuries. A firearm was found in the stolen vehicle, and specific charges are yet to be determined. No other injuries were reported.
Randall Ballard, who was accused of robbing a woman at an ATM in Memphis last month, has been arrested and charged with multiple crimes, including stealing cars, robbing a business, and holding employees at gunpoint. Crime reports involving the suspect date back to January 26, when he was found in a stolen car. Ballard is set to appear in court on charges of aggravated robbery, theft of property, evading arrest, possession of a firearm/commission of a felony, and reckless driving.
A 64-year-old woman was beaten and her French bulldog was stolen at gunpoint while she was walking it in Chicago's Portage Park neighborhood. The woman was treated for cuts to her wrists, forehead, and a concussion. No arrests have been made yet, but police have recovered the suspect's cellphone and surveillance video from a neighbor's camera. French bulldogs have been targeted in other thefts due to their high value, and there are concerns about the rise of quick-buck breeders and unhealthy dogs.
A 64-year-old woman was beaten and her French bulldog was stolen at gunpoint while she was walking it in her Chicago neighborhood. The woman suffered cuts to her wrists, forehead, and a concussion. No arrests have been made. This incident follows the high-profile theft of Lady Gaga's French bulldogs earlier this year, which resulted in the arrest and sentencing of the perpetrator.
Rochester police are searching for a suspect after a 21-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint while in a Jeep with the suspect, which later flipped and left the victim with minor injuries. The suspect fled on foot and police are asking for anyone with information to call 911.
