Police warning after increase in theft of dogs across Derbyshire

Police have sent out a warning to dog owners following a spike in dog thefts across Derbyshire.
By Sophie Wills
Published 22nd Dec 2020, 16:53 BST
Updated 22nd Dec 2020, 17:11 BST
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The Derbyshire Rural Crime team have urged to dog owners to be vigilant and make sure their pets microchipped after a number of both adult dogs and puppies were targeted in the county.

Officers said that most of the dogs that have been stolen recently seem to be working breeds, such as Collies and Spaniels.

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Dog owners are urged to keep a close on their pets.Dog owners are urged to keep a close on their pets.
Dog owners are urged to keep a close on their pets.
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A spokesperson for the team said: “Please make sure your dogs are secure and have all be microchipped ASAP.

"Keep kennels secure at all times. Also keep an eye on your dogs when out walking them off the leads.”

Anyone with information about dogs being stolen in the county is urged to call Debryshire Police on 101 and ask to speak to a member of the team.

You can also call Crimestoppers, free and anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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