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Suspect Arrested in L.A. French Bulldog Dognapping, Dog Remains Missing

The arrest follows a high-profile incident where the dog's owner was injured clinging to the car hood.

  • 21-year-old Sadie Slater was arrested in Inglewood, California, for her alleged involvement in the dognapping of a French bulldog named Onyx.
  • The incident occurred in downtown Los Angeles on January 18, when Onyx was stolen as his owner, Ali Zacharias, attempted to stop the thieves.
  • Zacharias suffered cuts and bruises after being thrown from the hood of the getaway car, which was captured in a widely shared video.
  • French bulldogs are a popular target for thieves due to their high demand and value; Onyx has not been recovered yet.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department and U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force collaborated in the arrest; the search for additional suspects continues.
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