First pic released of suspected dognapper who drove away with owner clinging onto car hood

Photo of dognapping suspect released

Police have released a photo of one of the suspects wanted for the dognapping of a French Bulldog out of downtown Los Angeles. The dog's owner went viral after she was dragged on the hood of the thieves' car.

LOS ANGELES - New information has been released by authorities in connection with the theft of a French bulldog that left its owner clinging to the hood of their car as they drove away in downtown Los Angeles.

Ali Zacarias was at a downtown Whole Foods with her dog Onyx on Jan. 18, when someone grabbed the pup from under a lunch table and took off. Zacharias ran after the dognapper, eventually following them to their car, before they drove right into her.

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A bystander filmed while the white Kia Forte carried Zacarias on its hood down Grand Avenue. Zacarias said she suffered scrapes and cuts from the ordeal, after the car swerved and she rolled off.

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After her dog was stolen from a downtown Los Angeles Whole Foods, Ali Zacarias tried to stop the thieves. It led to her clinging to the hood of their car as they drove away.

While Zacarias said there were four people in the car, the LAPD said they are looking for two suspects. The first suspect is described as a woman about 25-years-old, wearing a gray hoodie, purple sweatpants, and black shoes. The second suspect is described as a man about 25-years-old. The suspect vehicle is described as a white, four-door Kia Forte.

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One of two suspects sought in connection with the theft of Onyx the French bulldog. / LAPD

While she was hurt clinging onto the hood of that car weeks ago, Zacarias said she's grateful to the man who shot the video. Because of it, she says, people now want to help.

"I thought I was alone and completely defeated," she said. "And now I feel really supported."

Onyx has one green eye and one pale blue eye, with a mottled coat.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Central Area Robbery Detective Mazzacano, or Detective Stanziale, at (213) 996-1877. During non-business hours or on weekends, calls should be directed to 1-877-LAPD-24-7 (1-877-527-3247). Anyone wishing to remain anonymous should call the LA Regional Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or go directly to www.lacrimestoppers.org.