Sounds like a targeted dognapping.
Question: what’s the lowest ransom that Gaga can refuse to pay without getting cancelled as a dog-hater?
"The officer said while he cannot confirm the identity or occupation of the male victim at this time" Didn't the article just state the victim was her dog walker and didn't the police chase down the third dog? So, there's his occupation. A search immediately turned up his name as Ryan Fischer.
Too bad she and her family aren't just a little bit concerned for him. It's all about the dogs.
gundog - here's your answer.