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French Bulldog Stolen at Gunpoint Recovered by D.C. Police, Two Men Arrested

Jul 7, 2024, 06:00 PM

Members of the Metropolitan Police Department's Violent Crimes Suppression Division successfully recovered Yurman, a French bulldog, who was stolen at gunpoint in Southeast D.C. last Saturday while on a walk. The dog's owner, who had been distraught over the incident, was reunited with Yurman after a week-long ordeal. The recovery operation culminated in an undercover sting, leading to the arrest of two men involved in the theft and attempted extortion. Yurman returned home on Sunday, and the owner expressed immense gratitude for the police's efforts in bringing Yurman back home.