Chicago crime: Lady attacked, French bulldog stolen at gunpoint throughout stroll in Portage Park

CHICAGO (WLS) — A Northwest Aspect lady was badly crushed and had her canine stolen at gunpoint whereas she was strolling her Wednesday evening.

Alicja Pierzchala stated she was strolling her French bulldog Peppa alongside West Giddings close to Menard in Portage Park when the assault occurred. She had adopted the canine almost two months in the past, rescuing it from being put down.

“I simply stroll with my Peppa. She was sniffing, strolling, abruptly behind of me I felt stress,” Pierzchala stated.

She stated she struggled with the particular person, who beat her whereas making an attempt to take the canine, all of the whereas with a gun pointed at her.

“He yelled at me, ‘Give me your canine,’ after which I attempted to battle and he put the gun right here, right here and at last right here,” she stated.

Pierzchala stated she ended up falling on the bottom and was taken to the hospital. She suffered unhealthy cuts to her wrists, brow and a concussion.

“We’re simply grateful my mother is protected,” stated her daughter Angelica Pierzchala. “Hopefully we are able to discover our Peppa and produce her house.”

Alicja stated when she final spoke with detectives, they instructed her they collected some proof and surveillance video, however to this point police do not need anybody in custody.