French bulldog puppy stolen from Studio City home

LOS ANGELES (CNS) - Police on Friday sought the public's help in identifying whoever broke into a Studio City home and stole a 6-month-old French bulldog puppy along with property also belonging to the victim.

The burglary and puppy theft happened about 11:45 a.m. on Sept. 4, according to the Los Angeles Police Department.

A window was smashed to gain entry to the home, police said.

The cream-colored pooch had been named Major Ralph.

The suspect's vehicle, a black 2008-2014 GMC Yukon Denali SUV with "Simi Valley Buick GMC'' paper plates and license plate frame, was captured on surveillance video.

Anyone with information about the theft or Major Ralph's whereabouts was urged to contact burglary detectives Joseph Hampton or Noah Sloane of the LAPD's North Hollywood Station at (818) 754-8381 or (818) 754-8377. After-hours or weekend calls can be directed to (877) LAPD-24-7 and anonymous tips can be left by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS.