04/02/2021
URGENT WARNING FROM KENT POLICE
Andrew Judd, Volunteer & Neighbourhood Watch Liaison Officer
East Kent Police Division/Kent Dog Lost team
Be aware that there is a new ploy being undertaken by dog thieves. Having a white van with RSPCA stickers on and removing dogs from dog walking owners under the pretext that the dog matches the description of a stolen dog.
NEVER. Let your dog be taken by anyone. Insist they follow you to the vets to have the dog scanned to prove ownership by the Chip. If they're not for real, they won't go with you! I have never known the RSPCA to operate in the way stated above.
Phone the Police at the first opportunity with as much detail as possible and if at all possible take photos of the offenders and car registration. There are also reports of these thieves door knocking in residential areas.