Julio the French Bulldog Is Back Home with His Owner Nearly a Year After Being Stolen

Julio the French bulldog is back home with his owner nearly a year after being stolen

Jayla Gittens was moving from her apartment in Apr. 2025 when she says someone took her car with her dog inside. Ever since, she's been pushing to get him back.

Charlotte French bulldog reunited with owner months after stolen, held for ransom

Julio was inside a car that was stolen in 2025.

Stolen French bulldog returned after being missing for nine months

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – An update to a story WCCB has been following for nearly a year. Julio, a stolen French bulldog, is now back with his owner. Jayla Gittens texted us a picture of her dog, finally safe and sound at home. Julio was stolen in north Charlotte back in April. Police made several arrests in the case, but the dog was never returned. This past Friday, an Animal Care and Control officer spotted Julio alone outside of the Byrum Drive shelt…