URGENT - Peterborough owners

by **Keith** Mon Sep 10 2012, 00:07

Heads up - dog thefts, and even attacking owners to get them. angry

http://www.cambs.police.uk/news/newsitem.asp?NewsID=6966

Dog owners urged to be vigilant

07/09/2012 16:22:08

DOG owners are being urged to be vigilant after thieves tried to take pets in three separate incidents in Peterborough.

In the latest incident, an offender tried to grab a Staffordshire Bull Terrier in South Street, Stanground, at 11.20am today (Friday).

The dog bit the offender who then ran off. He is described as white, slim, in his 30s and was wearing a black woollen hat.

Offenders had tried to steal another Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the Somerville area of Werrington in the early hours of this morning. The dog managed to run off and was later found nearby.

The incidents follow another attempted theft in Welland Close, Dogsthorpe, at about 9.30pm on Monday (September 3) where offenders attacked a man and tried to steal the Old English Sheepdog he had been walking.

Police are keeping an open mind as to whether the incidents are connected.

Detective Constable Kevin Poole, investigating, said: "I would urge dog owners to be vigilant and avoid walking their dog in isolated areas, especially if they have a Staffordshire Bull Terrier-type dog.

"Investigations are underway to determine who is targeting these dogs and I would urge people to report any suspicious activity.

"Anyone with any information should call police."

Anyone with any information should call DC Poole on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

by Guest Mon Sep 10 2012, 00:09

Not all that far from me. Sad

by **Keith** Mon Sep 10 2012, 00:10

Heard about it at the rescue tonight.

by Guest Mon Sep 10 2012, 00:45

Ugh, what is wrong with people? Be safe everyone in the area.

by **Nosipho** Mon Sep 10 2012, 10:32

Thats horrible, how could you try and beat someone up to take their dog. So wrong. I wouldn't like to see them try and take Skibadee! Haha they would soon drop the lead.

by Guest Mon Sep 10 2012, 10:47

Apparently they have taken a number of small dogs they assume to be used as bait dogs Sad

by **Kathy** Mon Sep 10 2012, 11:02

Sorry just lost for words, there are some very sick people out there.

by **mickgill** Mon Sep 10 2012, 11:14

These people are sick in the head, they need catching and locking up then the key needs to be thrown away . mad

by **Taryn** Mon Sep 10 2012, 18:52

some people need a bullet, really

by **Staffy lover** Tue Sep 11 2012, 12:56

ella wrote:Apparently they have taken a number of small dogs they assume to be used as bait dogs

Used as bait dogs???? angry

for what??????????

by simoninwales Tue Sep 11 2012, 17:54

Used as bait dogs???? angry for what??????????

Dog Fighting, This is what we suspect Teddy had been used for.

They tape up the muzzle so the dog cannot defend itself then set other dogs on it.

Sorry if thats TMI

by Fez Tue Sep 11 2012, 18:05

I don't live in Peterborough but my girlfriend was walking Buddy the other night when a corsa pulled up behind her full of young lads and 1 got out and stood watching her, Buddy was off the lead so she put him back on the lead gave them a few stares and came home! Some weirdos about!

by **Staffy lover** Wed Sep 12 2012, 09:07

simoninwales wrote:
Used as bait dogs???? angry for what??????????

Dog Fighting, This is what we suspect Teddy had been used for.

They tape up the muzzle so the dog cannot defend itself then set other dogs on it.

Sorry if thats TMI

OMG, thats just sick! I am lost for words................................