A police force is urging dog owners to keep their pets safe as more people are becoming concerned over dog thefts during lockdown. Hertfordshire Constabulary says dog thefts in the county have remained “relatively” low, although says that there has been growing concern over the crime recently. Dog owners and businesses that house dogs, such as kennels, are being advised by police to take extra care to keep them safe. Inspector Nicki Dean, from Hertfordshire Constabulary’s Crime Reduction Unit said: “Concerns have increased around dog thefts during lockdown as the demand for pets has grown. “Whilst thefts in Hertfordshire have remained relatively low, across the country there has been growing concerns over the theft of dogs from homes and breeders kennels. Dog owners should join Hertfordshire’s Neighbourhood Watch to get all the latest alerts and crime prevention advice: www.owl.co.uk/herts.
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