A Los Angeles woman was caught holding on to the hood of a speeding car for dear life on January 18 after her dog was allegedly snatched by a robber, KTLA reported.

The incident occurred in broad daylight around 2:30 p.m. According to KTLA, Ali Zacharias' French bulldog, Onyx, was allegedly stolen by thieves. An unidentified woman approaches Onyx, who was sitting quietly under a table, and tricks him into breaking up with him, and a mad chase begins, leading to him becoming feral. scene.

Zakaria initially thought it was just a misunderstanding. “I had no idea someone was stealing my dog,” she says. Said K.T.L.A. She said, “I thought it was a misunderstanding, so I said, “That's my dog.'' I said, “I'm sorry,'' but she wasn't listening. ”

The woman then got into the car and the dog's owner tried to get into the car, but the woman was locked out, the newspaper reported. “The next thing I knew, a car hit me and I fell on the bonnet,” she added.

The situation quickly escalated when Zacharias tried to stop the car and noticed the car had sped away and was on top of the hood. According to KTLA. “It was scary. As he started going faster and faster, I felt like I was dying. This is my death. Now. I'm about to die.” (Related article: Dog allegedly disappeared from apartment without trace – owner launches investigation)

The ordeal reached a frightening climax when a sharp maneuver of the vehicle sent Zacharias tumbling onto the pavement, where he was lucky to survive.

Los Angeles police have since been searching for the suspect, who was last seen driving a white Kia Forte sedan, identified by its missing hubcap. “The woman who stole my dog ​​was African American, as were the other three people in the car,” Zacharias recalled. “There were three women, all overweight, and one man who was driving. No tattoos. They were all wearing sweats and T-shirts.”

When Onyx, a distinctive black merle French bulldog known for its unique coat and mismatched eyes, was stolen, Zacharias was devastated, comparing the loss to the loss of a child. Aiming to be reunited with her Onyx, she announced her generous reward in hopes of the safe return of her beloved pet.