Brandon, FL – A stolen French Bulldog puppy named King has been safely reunited with his owner after an armed burglary at a Brandon cell phone store earlier this week, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said the incident happened around 12:27 a.m. on October 29, 2025, when the store owner confronted three masked suspects who fled the scene with the puppy. Detectives launched an immediate investigation that led to the identification of four suspects.
According to HCSO, a search warrant was executed at an apartment in the Westbury at Lake Brandon complex, where investigators discovered King hidden in a drawer. The puppy was safely returned to its owner.
Authorities arrested two juveniles, 17 and 15; Tony Marshall, 19; and Deshaun Jenkins, 18, in connection with the burglary. All four face charges related to the armed break-in and theft.
The sheriff’s office commended detectives for their swift action in solving the case and ensuring the dog’s safe recovery.
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