Fresno, CA – The Southwest Investigations Unit is seeking the public’s help in identifying and locating a male and female suspect involved in the kidnapping of a 1.5-year-old registered English Bulldog named Coco. The incident occurred on December 22, 2023, when the suspects drove onto the victim’s property in a white Dodge Ram Rebel pickup truck with black wheels, tinted windows, and tinted taillights.
After parking the truck, the suspects exited the vehicle and entered the dog’s kennel on the victim’s property. They retrieved the English Bulldog, Coco, and left the residence in the same white Dodge Ram Rebel pickup truck.
Coco is described as a white English Bulldog with brown spots. The Southwest Investigations Unit is urging anyone with information about the identity of the suspects or their current whereabouts to come forward. Authorities have provided contact details for Detective Dillon Drake, who can be reached via email at Dillon.Drake@fresno.gov. Additionally, individuals can provide information anonymously by contacting Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP.
Authorities emphasize that any information could be crucial in solving this case, no matter how small. Individuals may be eligible for a cash reward through Crime Stoppers if a tip leads to an arrest.
The community’s cooperation and vigilance are vital in reuniting Coco with its rightful owners and ensuring that those responsible for the dog’s kidnapping are held accountable for their actions. Residents are urged to share relevant information, contributing to a safer community for pets and residents alike.
