Beloved French Bulldog Still Missing After Armed Dognapping Suspect Arrested

SAN FRANCISCO, CA — The search continues for a French bulldog snatched from his owner in a brazen theft on a San Francisco sidewalk.

Police said they have arrested an Oakland suspect in the theft, but have not yet found the dog, Hank.

"This remains an open and active investigation," San Francisco Police said Thursday.

Hank was taken from his owner in the 400 block of Castro Street in San Francisco, police said.

PawBoost Alert San Francisco posted a Facebook message the organization said was from Hank's owner. "Please help! Hank was stolen from his owner while out for a nighttime walk in the Castro district of San Francisco."

The owner described Hank as a fawn-colored French bulldog with a black mask and a stocky build, valued at more than $950.

Hank was last seen at about 11:44 p.m. on Dec. 10. His owner told police he noticed a man staring at him and Hank while they were taking their nightly stroll. The man grabbed Hank from the sidewalk where they were standing and sped off in a car, the owner told police.

On Wednesday, San Francisco Police identified Dante Shaw, 44, as the suspect.

Police arrested Shaw in his car at the intersection of San Carlos Avenue and High Street in East Oakland.

Shaw was charged with grand theft and is being held at the San Francisco County Jail, police said.

Anyone with information about the theft or Hank's whereabouts should contact SFPD at (415) 575-4444 or text a tip to TIP411 and begin the message with SFPD.