An English Bulldog named Capone was forcibly taken at gunpoint from his owner in West Hollywood on Monday night. Owners are asking for leads to his safe return.
Justin Garcia was in the midst of taking Capone for a walk on Olive Drive at approximately 11:45 p.m. He told Annie Rose Ramos of KTLA 5, that a trio of thieves suddenly jumped out of a black four-door Jeep and brandished a firearm at him.
Garcia reported that the assailants, concealed by masks, issued a chilling ultimatum, demanding, “Give me your dog or you die.”
One of the thiefs seized Capone and placed the dog in the back of the Jeep, while another invaded Justin’s car, ransacking its contents and scattering his possessions. Remarkably, only an outdated security badge was taken. A bundle of cash the vehicle was untouched.
The culprits hastily made their escape, eluding Justin’s attempts to pursue them.
Both Justin and his girlfriend searched the neighborhood trying to locate their cherished pet, hoping the thieves might have abandoned Capone in the vicinity.
Capone, a one-year-and-ten-month-old tricolor English bulldog weighing approximately 50 pounds, is described by his owners as the epitome of friendliness and sweetness.
“I’m deeply worried; he’s not only just a part of our family and our life, but he’s my emotional support animal,” Justin told KTLA. “He’s everything I need when I have a hard day, and I come home; he’s there for me with unconditional love.”
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They target was Hollywood because all the pansies skipping around wearing purses pretending they are ell woods from legally blonde.. they’re easy targets!
Not me baby I’m packing heat they try something like that with me I’ll be ready
In our impersonal and capitalistic society,pets are becoming more important to people as daily companions and calmers.I am not surprised at this development.Glad that the couple is secure and hope the dog can be found and returned.
The liberals turned West Hollywood into a cesspool nightmare.
That dog is hideous! I’m sure the owner was happy to get it off their hands.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, LaShawn, and you’re coming off as pretty ugly right now.
Someone’s beloved pet stolen at gun point.
Maddening, saddening, frustrating, heartbreaking… UNACCEPTABLE.
We need to do better!