Two people have been arrested after seven puppies were stolen from a family just days after Christmas, leaving them "devastated." The lurcher puppies were stolen in a burglary of a rural property in North Dorset on Saturday evening between 10:50pm and 11:10pm.
A 28-year-old man from East Dorset and a 22-year-old woman from Wimborne have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in the Shroton area. However, the puppies have still not been found, and enquiries to find the dogs are ongoing.
Police are looking to hear from anyone who may have seen any suspicious activity in the area, or any residents living nearby who have doorbell or CCTV cameras and motorists with dashcams. They are particularly interested in the activity of a white Audi A1 that was seen in the vicinity.
Lurcher dogs are not a specific breed, but a term for a dog bred between a sighthound and another dog. The aim of the cross was partly to produce a dog with the athleticism of a sighthound and the intelligence of another breed, which was beneficial for poaching.
6 Comments
Bella Ciao
Let’s spread the word and make sure everyone knows to keep an eye out for those cute pups.
Muchacha
Kudos to the police for making arrests! Now let’s focus on finding the puppies.
Murena
People need to be aware—sharing this post could help find the stolen puppies!
Evgen II
This kind of crime is terrible, but I believe the puppies will be found with community help!
Murena
It breaks my heart to hear this. We need to keep an eye out for those puppies!
Michelangelo
Let’s use social media for good and help find those puppies! They need us.