French Bulldogs Stolen in Queens as Part of Alarming Robbery Pattern

Robbery and Dog Theft in Queens

• 🚨 Two French bulldogs, Cookie Monster and Pinky, were stolen from an apartment in Queens.
• ⚠️ Police state this theft is part of an alarming robbery pattern affecting multiple neighborhoods.

Victim's Ordeal and Luring

• 💡 A 27-year-old victim was approached by a stranger asking for weed, who then pulled him into a car.
• 🔫 The victim was zip-tied and assaulted with guns, and had $800 in rent money and his phone stolen.
• 📱 The assailants allegedly used the victim's phone to text his friend, luring him downstairs under false pretenses.

Apartment Break-in and Dog Theft

• 🔑 The suspects obtained the victim's apartment keys after he was initially assaulted.
• 🏠 Several hours later, while the owner was out, suspects entered the apartment and stole the two French bulldogs.
• 💔 The victim's cousin expressed deep distress, stating the dogs are like family and getting them back would mean the world.

Ongoing Investigation

• 🔍 Police are searching for the men involved, releasing surveillance photos of the suspects.
• 📣 Friends and family are posting flyers to help bring the dogs home.
• 🏥 The initial victim was eventually let go and sought medical attention at a hospital.