Nottinghamshire s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner invites dog owners to complete new survey to understand hike in dog thefts
| Updated: 12:54, 25 February 2021
Nottinghamshire s Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Emma Foody is inviting dog owners to complete a new survey to better understand public views on dog theft.
The survey comes after a spate of high-profile incidents nationally, leading experts to believe criminals are exploiting the huge hike in prices and demand for puppies during the coronavirus restrictions.
Home Secretary Priti Patel is now reviewing pet theft nationally and considering additional options for enforcement including harsher penalties for offenders.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Emma Foody with her dogs. (44439061)
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