AN AMERICAN bulldog puppy was snatched as four men assaulted his owner in a terrifying attack.
Cops launched an appeal to trace three-month-old puppy French, who was stolen in a attack in Birmingham.
It's believed that around four men assaulted his owner on The Radleys just before 4pm on 9 October and snatched the puppy.
Officers say the men bundled the American Bulldog into a grey VW Golf and drove off.
Anyone who has seen French or has any information on his whereabouts is asked to contact Birmingham Police via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quote 20/1793140/21.
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It comes after the number of dogs nabbed has risen due to a rise in demand during the pandemic – with London seeing 75 per cent more pooch thefts.
And drug dealers are turning to dog theft after the price of puppies soared.
In a chilling new documentary, one gang leader reveals their dog stealing tactics, including brazen daylight burglaries and luring puppies from parks.
According to Direct Line pet insurance research, Staffordshire bull terriers are the most popular breed of dog to be targeted by thieves.
There's also been an increase in the number of crossbreeds and cocker spaniels stolen.
In just one case, dognapers demanded £5,000 to return a woman’s dog after snatching it from her garden.
The thieves stole pregnant Minnie, the Shiatzu-Chihuahua cross, in Stirling, Scotland earlier this year before allegedly phoning her owner and making the demands.
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