Monday, March 25, 2024

Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Third District reunited a stolen French Bulldog with its owner tonight and continue to ask for the community’s help to identify the suspect who stole the victim's vehicle. 

On Sunday, March 24, 2024, at 3:01 a.m., the victim parked their car in the 1900 block of 14th Street, Northwest. When the victim returned, they discovered their vehicle had been taken. The victim’s 4-year-old French Bulldog named Recardito was inside the vehicle.

The victim’s vehicle was recovered early Monday. Detectives located Recardito Monday evening and reunited him with his owner. Pictures of the reunion are below:

The suspect, who stole the victim's vehicle, was captured by nearby cameras and can be seen in the photos below:

The Metropolitan Police Department currently offers a reward of up to $1,000 to anyone who provides information that leads to the arrest and indictment of the person or persons responsible for a crime committed in the District of Columbia. Anyone who has knowledge of this incident should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department's TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.

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