Dog heist: 12 French bulldogs worth $100,000 stolen from Gardena pet store

GARDENA, Calif. - Authorities are searching for the suspects who allegedly stole a dozen French bulldogs worth a combined $100,000 from a Gardena pet store.

It happened on Nov. 21 around 1 a.m. at Top Dog Pet Store in the 2500 block of Rosecrans Avenue, according to police. 

The store's owner, Andres Avalos, said the suspects escaped with 12 French bulldogs, including a 10-month-old show dog named "Roll X." They also stole $2,000 from the cash register.

Avalos said he just wants the dogs returned and is offering a reward, no questions asked.

Security video shows four masked men breaking into the business. The burglars were seen arriving at the shop in a large white Chevy van.

As the dogs were moved outside, some of the suspects were seen quickly grabbing the small puppies and throwing them into the back of the van. The entire heist lasted only minutes, Avalos said.

The Gardena Police Department said the theft is under investigation.

City News Service contributed to this report.