Two people robbed a man at gunpoint of his English bulldog, Copone, in West Hollywood.
The crime occurred about 11:40 p.m. Monday in the 1100 block of Olive Drive, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.
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"Two suspects exited a newer model black Jeep Compass, pointed a firearm at the victim, and robbed him of his English bulldog," according to a sheriff's department statement.
"The two male adult suspects then entered the black Jeep Compass and fled the location at a high rate of speed," the statement said. "The vehicle was last seen driving northbound on Olive Drive towards Fountain Avenue."
No description was released of the suspects.
The dog's owner, Justin Garcia, told KNX News' Emily Valdez he was out with Capone in front of his apartment when it happened. He heard someone drive up behind him and noticed they were wearing black bandanas.
"This is when he knew something was wrong, but it wasn't until I heard that guy cock his gun back and I heard an active bullet in a chamber and it was when I realized this is not a joke, they are going to rob me," Garcia said.
Capone is not microchipped. Garcia says he doesn't want to press charges, he just wants Capone back.
"The feeling of not being able to do anything is the worst feeling of all," Garcia said.
Anyone with information on the case was urged to call detectives at the West Hollywood Sheriff's Station at 310-855-8850. Tipsters may also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS, or use the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
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