Lady Gaga's Dogs Stolen in Armed Robbery, Dog Walker Shot

An armed robbery targeting dog walker Ryan Fischer in Los Angeles on February 10, 2021, ended with two French bulldogs stolen and Fischer hospitalized with a gunshot wound. The attack took place in the North Sierra Bonita Avenue neighborhood.

Dog Walker Shot in the Chest

Fischer was shot once in the chest during the robbery. He was reported to be in stable condition and was expected to make a full recovery. During the same incident, two French bulldogs named Koji and Gustav were taken by the attackers. A third dog, Miss Asia, managed to escape and was later recovered by Fischer's bodyguard.

The Suspects

The two perpetrators were described as men in their twenties. One had blonde dreadlocks and was wearing a black hoodie. They fled the scene in a four-door Nissan Altima.

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French Bulldogs Are High-Value Targets

French bulldogs were specifically targeted because they can sell for several thousand dollars each, making them a frequent target in dog theft crimes across the United States.

Lady Gaga Offers $500,000 Reward

It quickly became known that the stolen dogs belonged to pop star Lady Gaga. She offered a reward of $500,000 for the safe return of her dogs — no questions asked.

Dogs Returned Unharmed

Both dogs were found unharmed and returned to the LAPD's Olympic Community Police Station on Friday. According to police, the dogs were handed over by a woman described as having no involvement in or connection to the robbery.

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