Staffordshire bull terriers top list of UK’s most stolen dog breeds as thefts rise a FIFTH

Average asking price for some of UK’s most sought after breeds  Breed  Before lockdown  After lockdown  % increase  Dachshunds £973  £1,838  89  Chow Chows  £1,119  £1,872  67  Pugs  £684  £1,064  56  French Bulldogs  £1,251  £1,905  52  English Bulldogs  £1,637  £2,140  31  Source: Dogs Trust  Dog thefts increased by almost a fifth amid the coronavirus lockdown as … Read more

Dog thefts rocket by almost a FIFTH in lockdown as soaring demand sends prices sky-high

Dog thefts increased by almost a fifth amid the coronavirus lockdown as soaring demand saw prices for some breeds almost double. Staffordshire bull terriers, chihuahuas and cocker spaniels are among the most sought-after breeds being targeted by dognappers who are looking to cash in during the pandemic. Google searches for ‘buy a puppy’ increased by 166 … Read more

Officials at Queen’s rural retreat fear Lady Gaga-style snatch of her corgis after spike in thefts 

Dog-nappers off the leash at Sandringham: Officials at Queen’s rural retreat fear Lady Gaga-style snatch of her corgis after spike in local thefts Animal lovers walking dogs in Sandringham have been warned of dognappers The estate has been private home of four generations of royals since 1862 Facebook page warned of ‘dog thieves are currently … Read more

Police force appoints Britain’s first ‘dog detective’ after national spike in pet thefts 

The real Inspector Hound! Police force appoints Britain’s first ‘dog detective’ after national spike in pet thefts Chief Inspector Amy Styles-Jones will be dedicated to tackling canine theft  The officer has three chihuahuas named Tink, Jasper and Josie at home Dogs Trust charity says ‘demand is at an all-time high’ and prices are also up  … Read more

TV journalist reporting on car thefts is robbed at gunpoint by thieves who steal his camera

TV reporter interviewing people in San Francisco about a recent string of car break-ins is robbed at gunpoint by three thieves who stole his crew’s camera equipment Don Ford, a reporter for KPIX, was setting up for a segment on car theft in Twin Cities Three thieves jumped out of a luxury car and demanded … Read more

Cowardice of the dog snatchers: Pet thefts soar by 170% as just one in 100 thieves are caught

Retired police officer Mike Jasper was walking through his local park with his spaniel cross, Ted, one morning last month when two men wearing facemasks approached him and started to ask questions about his beloved four-year-old pet. Feeling uncomfortable, 66-year-old Mike started to walk away, only to find himself pushed to the ground while one … Read more

Dog thefts double as pet prices soar during the coronavirus lockdown

Dog thefts double as pet prices soar during the coronavirus lockdown – making it the worst year ever for the crime, says volunteer group More than 320 stolen dogs were reported between January and August last year Experts blame the pandemic as the demand for dogs boomed during lockdown DogLost says families are devastated as pets … Read more

Thefts of catalytic converters from parked cars increased SIX FOLD last year

Owners of petrol cars are being warned that their vehicles are at high risk if parked on the street as catalytic converter thefts surged last year. Thefts of the devices from the underside of cars rose six-fold in 2019 with 13,000 reported cases in England and Wales – up from 2,000 the year previous, according … Read more

Pilfering at the Palace: Police arrest Queen’s servant after a spate of thefts

Pilfering at the Palace: Police arrest Queen’s servant after a spate of thefts including a vice admiral’s medal that popped up on eBay for £350 Medal belonging to a vice-admiral is discovered listed on eBay for £350   A member of the royal household staff aged 37 was arrested last Friday  Staff began noticing items going … Read more