Crime | Posted on January 13th, 2025 | return to news
Two more puppies located in Dorset theft with three arrests made
Dorset Police are keen to locate the last two puppies and are appealing for any information which would help to locate them.
Five of the seven puppies which were stolen from a property in the Shroton area on Saturday 28 December have now been recovered, with two more having been handed in to a veterinary practice in Fordingbridge.
Earlier this month, we reported that seven Lurcher puppies were stolen from inside a property in North Dorset.
Officers have arrested a 28-year-old man from East Dorset and a 22-year-old woman from Wimborne on suspicion of burglary. They have been released on bail and enquiries are ongoing.
Following further investigations, a man aged in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and he has also been released on police bail.
Police Constable Kate Schofield, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are delighted to inform the public that another two puppies have been located and the family are elated to hear this welcome news.
“However, there are still two puppies out of the litter of seven that we urgently need to find and bring home.
“Should you become aware of their location, we would urge you to get in contact. Due to the large public attention on this matter, it may be that these puppies are discarded or being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances, and we ask the public to remain vigilant and get in contact with any possible information.
“This investigation is very much live as we continue to pursue every available line of enquiry available to us – including liaising with neighbouring forces – to both find the final two missing puppies and establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55240197969. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.
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