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Dog Thefts

Alert message sent 03/03/2021 10:31:00

Information sent on behalf of Leicestershire Police

Dear Citizen,

“We are fully investigating reports made to us to ensure dogs are safely reunited with their owners and to find those responsible for these crimes..."

We know how important dogs are to their families. We'd like to reassure you that we are actively carrying out enquiries to dog theft & attempt of dog theft incidents reported to us.

Please remain vigilant and please continue to report any incidents to us as well as anyone you see acting in an unusual manner. We will continue to act on this information. You can also inform us of any adverts you see regarding dogs for sale where information is limited.

You can report online to us at www.leics.police.uk or by calling 101.

Always call 999 in an emergency.

Here are a number of steps dog owners can take to protect themselves and their pets:

Keep an ID tag on your dog at all times

Make sure your dog is micro-chipped and their details are updated so that they can be returned if they are stolen and subsequently found. Ask your vet to check your dog’s microchip every year to ensure your details are accurate and up-to-date.

Keep all documentation relating to your dog(s) in a safe place. Take lots of photographs of your dog from different angles, paying particular attention to any distinguishing markings on your dog. This is to prove ownership if it’s stolen.

Never leave your dog in the garden unattended and make sure fences and gates are secure and in good repair.

Avoid leaving dogs in an outside kennel if possible. If not possible then make sure the kennels are alarmed.

Never leave a dog tied-up and unattended such as outside a shop and avoid leaving your dog unattended in a car.

When out, always know where your dog is. Remain vigilant and be mindful of anyone who may be trying to distract your attention from your dog or to attract your dog’s attention away from you.

Read more:

https://www.leics.police.uk/news/leicestershire/news/2021/february/enquiries-ongoing-following-reports-of-dog-thefts/

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Message sent by

Jake Spruce (Police, PCSO, Melton and Rutland NPA)

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