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A struggle ensues during which someone appears to say, “Help me,” and then a gunshot is heard, causing the dog walker to fall. The two assailants get back into the car, and the car leaves the scene.
The victim is seen lying on the ground, saying, “I’ve been shot,” and “Oh my God.” While the man is on the ground, one of the dogs he was walking comes to his side.
The robbery took place at about 9:40 p.m. on Wednesday on Sierra Bonita Avenue in Hollywood.
Lady Gaga and her dogs.Lady Gaga/Instagram (2)
The LAPD has said there is at least one suspect, who used a semi-automatic handgun and was seen leaving in a vehicle going northbound toward Hollywood Boulevard.
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The LAPD’s robbery/homicide division has taken over the case.
The rep for Gaga, who is currently in Italy, confirms the victim was the singer’s dog walker and the two dogs were herFrench bulldogs, Koji and Gustav.
The rep confirms Gaga is offering a $500,000 reward for information about the dogs.
Those with information on the case should email KojiandGustav@gmail.com, the rep says.
Lady Gaga and her dogs.Lady Gaga/Instagram
Tara Bruno, founder of SNORT Rescue, a New Jersey-based organization that rescues bulldogs, pugs and Boston terriers, saysFrench bulldogs are among the most stolen dogbreeds because they’re very popular, are small and portable, and are expensive.
The AKC lists French bulldogs as the fourth most popular breed in the United States, behindLabradors,golden retrieversandGerman shepherds. But French bulldogs are easier to steal because they are small, says Bruno.
“The motive is resale. Thieves know they can get a couple thousand dollars for them,” she says.
source: people.com
