01/01/2025
- We are issuing an update and a further appeal for information as we continue to investigate a reported rural burglary in North Dorset
It was reported that between 10.50pm and 11.10pm on Saturday 28 December 2024 entry was gained to a building in the Shroton area and seven Lurcher puppies were stolen from inside.
Following extensive enquiries and a media appeal, three of the puppies have now been located.
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.
Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “Whilst the family is overjoyed to have three of the puppies home we are desperately trying to locate the other four.
“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, and we ask the public to remain vigilant and get in contact with any possible information.
“We will relentlessly pursue this matter and this investigation demonstrates the best of multiple policing teams working together to tackle suspected rural crime. We thank the public for sharing our appeal and helping it get widespread attention. Let’s get these missing puppies home.”
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.
