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crime-pet-theft1 year ago

Woman's Terrifying Ride Clinging to Car Hood After French Bulldog Theft

Ali Zacharias recalls clinging to the hood of a car as thieves stole her French bulldog, Onyx, in downtown Los Angeles. The terrifying incident was caught on video and has since gone viral on Instagram. Since the theft, Zacharias has been victimized by a scammer. French bulldogs have been a target of theft in the L.A. area, with incidents including the theft of Lady Gaga's dogs and a recent pet shop heist. Zacharias hopes the attention from the video will help police solve the case and lead to a reunification with Onyx.

crime2 years ago

French bulldog theft leads to violent attack on Chicago woman.

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.

crime2 years ago

Oakland Car Theft: French Bulldog Taken

A 2-year-old French Bulldog named Boba was stolen from a parked Tesla in Oakland's Jack London Square on Friday. The incident was caught on camera, showing the thieves breaking the car's window and taking the dog. Boba's owner, Toya Zheng, is offering a $500 reward for her safe return. Zheng rescued Boba from a breeder six months ago and describes her as having distinctive brown spots above her eyes.

crime2 years ago

Tiger stolen from home in northern Mexico still missing, police search continues.

Police in the northern Mexican state of Sonora are searching for a 5-year-old Bengal tiger named Baluma, which was stolen from a home in the state capital, Hermosillo. The owners had the proper paperwork to keep the animal, and prosecutors have distributed photos of the tiger in hopes that residents will report any sightings. Mexico has a history of people keeping large cats as pets, which sometimes end up in the hands of drug traffickers or wandering loose.