A French bulldog taken after someone stole a car at 14th and U streets NW early Sunday while the dog was inside has been returned to its owner, D.C. police say.
A driver parked on 14th Street just south of U Street at about 3 a.m. Sunday to pick up a McDonald’s food delivery order, a police report says. When he headed back to the car, it and Recardito were gone.
The driver's car was recovered early Monday, but the 4-year-old bulldog wasn't found until Monday evening.
Police continue to search for the suspect, who was caught on nearby cameras, police say.
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After a spike in carjackings in 2023, carjackings are down so far this year, Metropolitan Police Department statistics say. In comparison to the same time last year, carjackings are down 17% and motor vehicle thefts are down 31%.
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