SAN FRANCISCO—On Thursday, December 18, the San Francisco Police Department reported that the suspect who stole a French Bulldog named ‘Hank’ has been arrested.
The SFPD reported at approximately 11:44 p.m., officers responded to the 400 block of Castro Street regarding a theft of a dog. Officers arrived on scene and met with the victim, who stated that an unknown male had picked up his dog named “Hank” off the sidewalk and fled the scene. Hank is a 4-year-old French Bulldog, tan in color, valued at over $950.
The SFPD Burglary Unit is leading the investigation. Through the course of the investigation, the suspect was identified as Dante Shaw, 44, of Oakland. The lead investigator developed probable cause to obtain a search warrant for Shaw’s vehicle.
On Wednesday, December 17, officers located Shaw in his vehicle at San Carlos Avenue and High St., where he was detained. Officers and the investigator served the search warrant on the vehicle, which resulted in the seizure of evidence related to the theft. The investigator developed probable cause to arrest Shaw for the theft. Officers transported Shaw to the San Francisco County Jail, where he was booked for the felony charge of grand theft (487 PC).
On December 18, the SFPD reported that Hank was located in Oakland, CA, by a good Samaritan. Hank appeared to be in good physical health and is home safe. The SFPD is still investigating the case. Anyone with details about the incident is asked to contact SFPD at 1-415-575-4444 or Text-A-Tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.
