French bulldogs are way too popular with thieves
Michael Reynoso had dreamed of this day since the moment he’d brought Frankie home.
What happened next is a call that Bay Area police are answering a lot these days. Frankie is one of five French bulldogs dognapped last month alone in a trend that has escalated over the past few years. French bulldogs aren’t the only breed stolen, of course, but their popularity with dog lovers and thieves alike is unmatched.
FREMONT, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 05: Frankie, a 6-month-old French Bulldog owned by Michael Reynoso, hangs out in the Central Park Dog Park in Fremont, Calif., on Monday, Sept. 5, 2022. originated in England and was imported to France, where it developed its beguiling traits. And that diminutive size makes them especially favored among apartment dwellers who might like an American or English bulldog, but don’t have the room those larger bulldogs require.
The sheer volume of recent thefts has made French bulldog owners leery of walking their dogs and sharing their cuteness on Facebook and Instagram. Munden suggests owners be careful in how they use social media. Don’t over-share your dog, she says, and don’t tag your location in posts. Frankie also appears to have been a victim of happenstance, says Diana Allen, senior community service officer and crime scene investigator for the Fremont Police Department. Someone wanted the cute little dog for themselves.“It was a heartbreaking day for us,” Reynoso says. “We were running in circles, trying to make sense of it. All we knew is that our hearts were gone that day.”
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