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Police are looking for suspects accused of stealing a dozen French bulldogs valued at greater than $100,000 from a southern California pet retailer.
The heist occurred early within the morning Nov. 21 at Prime Canine Pet Retailer on Rosecrans Avenue in Gardena, cops informed FOX 11.
“They ran to the place the canines had been, grabbed the cages, dragged them out and tossed them into the van,” store proprietor Andres Avalos informed KTLA after watching safety video. “They got here in by means of the entrance door, kicked the door open, turned the sunshine on, grabbed the canines, and took off.”
Footage reveals a big white van being opened up previous to canines being moved exterior and thrown into the again of the van.
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The suspects could be seen exterior the again of the van loading up the canines. (Prime Canine Pet Retailer (@bulldog_cartel_)/Native Information X/TMX)
“They actually grabbed them and tossed them within the van like they had been stuffed animals,” Avalos mentioned. “It’s horrible.”
One of many 12 canines the 4 masked males obtained away with was a 10-month-old present canine named “Roll X.” The thieves additionally reportedly took $2,000 from the money register.
“It’s a giant monetary loss,” Avalos mentioned. “The canines had been [worth] over $100,000. We use these canines for breeding functions and that’s how we make a residing. With the canines being gone, it’ll be more durable to get by now.”
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One of many puppies watches the thieves as different puppies are loaded into the again of the van. (Prime Canine Pet Retailer (@bulldog_cartel_)/Native Information X/TMX)
A number of puppies could be seen at the back of the van as others are carried in a big cage towards the automobile. (Prime Canine Pet Retailer (@bulldog_cartel_)/Native Information X/TMX)
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The proprietor, who says he’s extra involved concerning the canines than the monetary loss, is providing a financial reward for anybody who can observe down the animals and suspects.
“The canines are well-known within the canine neighborhood,” Avalos mentioned in regard to posts concerning the stolen canines being shared on social media. “The neighborhood is actually coming collectively and serving to rather a lot. We recognize that they got here collectively to assist us out at a time like this.”
Thieves load dozen French Bulldogs into van throughout California pet retailer heist: video
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