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First dedicated dog theft officer appointed amid rising cases
16 March 2021 |
Dog theft has become an increasingly prevalent and worrying issue for farmers
Nottinghamshire Police has become the first UK force to appoint a dedicated officer to tackle dog theft following a dramatic rise in incidents.
The new role will be focused on canine crime, Nottinghamshire Police explained, which includes tackling the growing issue of working farm dog thefts.
Dog theft is an ongoing problem that has seen a dramatic rise in the number of reported incidents across the country.
With the demand for dogs skyrocketing following the UK-wide lockdown, the crime has also become an increasingly prevalent and worrying issue for farmers.
Nottinghamshire Police launch series of measures to tackle dog thefts Published: 07:35, 13 March 2021
Nottinghamshire Police has become the first force in the country to appoint a dedicated officer to take the lead on dog thefts.
Chief Constable Craig Guildford said the move to introduce the specialist officer should send a clear message that this type of crime would not be tolerated.
It is part of a package of measures after a survey revealed dog owners were increasingly fearful over their pets safety following growing cases of dog theft across the country during the pandemic.
Nottinghamshire Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Emma Foody. (45097693)
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Newark officers as well as firearms and dogs unit instrumental in rescue of stolen Springer Spaniel from Leicestershire
| Updated: 09:53, 04 March 2021
Newark officers as well as a firearms and dogs unit were instrumental in the rescue of a stolen Springer Spaniel.
Dog Lupin was stolen from his owners farmhouse in Leicestershire at around 10.30pm yesterday (March 3).
The vehicle involved was spotted a short time later in the Nottinghamshire area and subsequently failed to stop for Lincolnshire firearms officers who gave pursuit.
Lupin is now home safe with his owners. (44846965)
Alerted to the incident Newark Rota 2 response officers and Nottingham firearms and dog units also attended the area in search of the suspects who had now fled on foot in Besthorpe.