French Bulldog Stolen In Violent Marina District Robbery

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Authorities released photos of a French bulldog puppy stolen from its owner in a violent New Year's Day robbery in San Francisco Sunday.

The robbery occurred in the Marina District just after 10 a.m. Saturday, according to the San Francisco Police Department.

"Rosie, a 9-month-old French Bulldog was out for a walk with her owner near Broderick & Beach in the Marina," San Francisco Police Department tweeted. "A suspect approached and violently robbed the dog from the owner."

According to police, the suspect yanked the leash away from the owner forcefully enough to jerk Rosie into the air and dragged the pup into a waiting car. The vehicle was described as a silver Chrysler 200 with partial plate 7JPM, according to the police department.

Authorities did not release a description o the puppy, but the owner is now offering a no-questions asked reward of $10,000 for the return of their dog, FOX2 reported.

Anyone with information about the robbery or the whereabouts of Rosie, can call police at 415-575-4444.