VIDEO: Woman clings to thieves’ car after French bulldog stolen in downtown LA

Video captured a woman clinging to the hood of a speeding car as thieves stole her French bulldog in downtown Los Angeles.

The theft happened on Jan. 18 as the dog’s owner, Ali Zacharias, was enjoying lunch with her dog, Onyx, at a Whole Foods located on Grand Avenue and 8th Street at around 2:30 p.m.

Onyx was sitting underneath Zacharias’ chair. Suddenly, a woman began calling to the dog while approaching the victim’s table.

The woman grabbed Onyx’s leash and began to walk away with him. 

“I didn’t think that somebody was stealing my dog,” Zacharias said. “I thought it was a misunderstanding, so I said, ‘That’s my dog. Excuse me,’ and she wasn’t listening.”

The suspect continued walking outside to a getaway car that was awaiting her.

“I tried to follow her into the car, but I got in there and there were four people in the car,” the victim said. 

The suspects pushed her out and locked the doors. Thinking fast and hoping to stop the thieves from escaping, Zacharias decided to step in front of the car while screaming for help.

“Nobody came and the next thing I know, the car is driving into me and I fell onto the hood,” she said.

The suspects continued driving down several blocks before making a sharp turn that eventually threw Zacharias to the ground.

The suspect vehicle is described as a newer model white Kia Forte sedan with a missing hubcap on the driver’s front side. 

The victim’s dog is described as a black Merle French bulldog with a spotted coat and different colored eyes, making him more distinct.

Zacharias is offering a substantial reward for her dog’s safe return. Anyone with information can call Zacharias at 626-264-7923 or call the Los Angeles Police Department at 1-877-275-5273.

Via KTLA