Pablo the puppy stolen at gunpoint has been found, repeat, Pablo has been found!! Please continue to keep your eyes peeled for Bruno

photo via MPD

MPD reports at 10:30pm: “*Update* As a result of the Carjacking Task Force detectives’ investigation, “Pablo” the dog has been recovered from a residence in NE. Several arrests have been made as a result. Efforts are being made to locate the second dog, “Bruno”. This is still an active investigation.”

Update from MPD:

“Detectives from the Metropolitan Police Department’s Carjacking Task Force announce arrests have been made in relation to Robbery and Carjacking Offenses that occurred on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, in the District. The offenses and arrests appear below.

Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 4:29 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 2000 block of 8th Street, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s dog and property. The victim complied. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 22-051-389

The dog was described as a 10 week-old male Australian Shepherd, with black and brown fur, a blue left eye, and goes by the name “Pablo”. The dog can be seen in the photo below:

On Thursday, April 14, 2022, detectives assigned to the Carjacking Task Force located and recovered Pablo, inside of a residence, in the 1200 block of 18th Place, Northeast. As a result of the investigation, seven arrests were made.

[Update Ryan Sprouse reports: “confirmed that the 4 ADULTS in this case are NOT facing any charges and have been released. “did not move forward today with charges against the four adults who were arrested. The investigation is continuing” This is less than 24 hours after they were arrested”]

The below individuals were arrested and charged with Receiving Stolen Property in reference to the recovery of Pablo:

17 year-old juvenile male, of Northeast, DC

14 year-old juvenile male, of Southeast, DC

15 year-old juvenile male of Lanham, MD. As a result of the detectives’ investigation, this individual was also charged with the three carjacking offenses listed below:

Armed Carjacking, CCN 22-050-514 – April 12, 2022, 300 block of Upshur Street, Northwest
Armed Carjacking, CCN 22-050-483 – April 12, 2022, 500 block of Morse Street, Northeast
Armed Carjacking, CCN 22-050-480 – April 12, 2022, 1800 block of Vermont Avenue, Northwest

Detectives are still seeking the public’s assistance in locating Bruno the French Bulldog. Bruno was taken in an armed robbery offense on Wednesday, April 13, 2022. Details about that offense appear below.

Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 4:12 pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 5400 block of Kansas Avenue, Northwest. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s dog and property. The victim complied. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 22-051-372
The dog is described as a one year-old male French Bulldog, wearing a black collar and black leash, and goes by the name “Bruno”. The dog can be seen in the photo below:

Detectives are investigating the above offenses and the two offenses below as potentially being related.

Assault with a Dangerous Weapon (Gun): At approximately 4:38pm, members of the Fifth District responded to the 2100 block of 4th Street, Northeast, after hearing the sounds of gunshots. Upon arrival, members located two adult males suffering from apparent gunshot wounds. The victims were transported to local hospitals for treatment of non-life threatening injuries. CCN: 22-051-410

Armed Robbery (Gun): At approximately 4:48pm, the suspects exited a vehicle and approached the victim in the 1300 block of 2nd Street, Northeast. One of the suspects brandished a handgun and demanded the victim’s property. The victim complied. The suspects then fled the scene in the vehicle. CCN: 22-051-427

The suspects’ vehicle in reference to the above offenses has been recovered.

These cases remain under investigation. Anyone who has knowledge of Bruno’s whereabouts or any information about these offenses should take no action but call police at (202) 727-9099 or text your tip to the Department’s TEXT TIP LINE at 50411.”