GLENDALE, AZ — Glendale police are asking for the community's help in finding Niño, a 10 month-old French Bulldog that was stolen two weeks ago from a Glendale neighborhood.
Police say it happened just before 7 p.m. near 59th and Maryland avenues on October 5.
A woman was walking Niño when she was approached by a man who made comments about her dog and the cost of the breed.
Police say, at one point the man physically fought with the woman.
The woman tried wrapping the leash around her arm, to prevent the man from taking Niño, but was unsuccessful.
The man managed to get away with Niño, according to police.
The woman told police the man also had a female passenger in the vehicle when he took off.
In addition to the mental anguish of losing Niño, police say the owner suffered scrapes and bruises during the struggle.
ABC15 spoke with a west valley French Bulldog breeder named, Eric.
He says French Bulldogs are so expensive in part to how high maintenance they are.
Including the insemination process done by a person, a required c-section for a littler that can typically be anywhere from 6-10 pups and a monitoring the them for eight weeks after they're born before they’re given.
“The thief either keeps it and want it for themselves, or they want to turn around and sell it make a quick buck,” said Eric.
Police say the two were last seen in a dark blue Chevy Equinox.
Glendale police say one of the best ways to prevent this kind of theft is to microchip your pet.
Officials say both individuals are facing several felony charges as the dog has a value of more than $4,000.
