Los Angeles police were investigating the theft of nine French bulldogs that were stolen on Sunday in Northridge.
The theft at a residence in the 9400 block of Corbin Avenue happened around 3 p.m., the LAPD reported.
The victim whose dogs were stolen told police he left the dogs at the location that was being watched by a friend, police said.
While he was gone his friend said two suspects wearing ski masks came to the residence and stole the puppies. One suspect was described to police as a Hispanic male, standing 5 feet, 8 inches tall and weighing an estimated 180 pounds.
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He was wearing a black ski mask, purple shirt and black pants.
The second suspect spoke Spanish during the theft, witness told police. He was described as a male Hispanic, 5 feet 10 inches, and an estimated 150 pounds. He was wearing a black ski mask.
The person watching the dogs was not reported to have been injured in the theft.
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Anyone with information on the dogs was asked to call the LAPD's Devonshire Division at 818-832-0633 or the department's 24/7 tipline at 877-527-3247. Tipsters can also call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-8477.
