Beloved French bulldog stolen while on nighttime walk in SF's Castro District

SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- San Francisco police need help finding a beloved French bulldog that was stolen Wednesday night while his owners were taking him for a walk.

Hank's owner says they noticed a man staring at them while they were out for their nightly stroll in the Castro District.

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Just after 11:30 p.m., the suspect scooped up Hank near Castro and Market streets, got into a white Nissan and sped off.

The vehicle did not have a rear license plate.

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