Queens Robbery: French Bulldogs Stolen After Home Invasion

Violent Robbery in Long Island City

• 🚨 Police released video of two men forcing a 27-year-old victim into a car in Long Island City.
• 💰 The suspects then beat the victim, robbing him of hundreds of dollars.
• ⚠️ This incident is one of at least three similar crimes of opportunity in the area recently.

Lured to the Car and Home Invasion

• 📱 A second victim, a friend of the first, was lured to the car via text messages from the first victim.
• 🔑 Upon arrival, the second victim was also forced into the car after his apartment key and phone were stolen.
• 🏠 The suspects then used the stolen key to break into the second victim's apartment.

Stolen French Bulldogs and Valuables

• 🐶 The intruders stole two French bulldogs: three-year-old Cookie Monster and four-year-old Pinky.
• 👕 Expensive clothes and shoes were also taken from the apartment.
• 💔 The owner is heartbroken, stating he would have preferred the thieves take everything else and leave the dogs.

Suspect Descriptions and Community Plea

• 👤 One suspect is described as 5'8", 180 lbs, aged 20-25.
• 👤 The second suspect is described as 6'0", 220 lbs, aged 20-30.
• 📣 The victim believes the dogs may be in the East New York area and is asking the public to report any sightings.