Ministers plan a DNA database for dogs to help tackle a surge in pet thefts during the pandemic New system would requires owners to supply DNA swab from their pet’s mouth Would be stored on a database used by police and local authority officials Follows rise in pet thefts during pandemic as puppy demand hit … Read more
Catalytic converter thefts soar due to rocketing value of precious metals they contain Some police forces saw thefts rise by more than 400 per cent due to gangs Thefts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland risen by 104 per cent Rare metals that are found in catalytic converters are more valuable than gold By Rebecca … Read more
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 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
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
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
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
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 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
The Covid pupnappers: Surge in dog thefts as organised gangs take advantage of soaring prices during lockdown An increase in demand for dogs during lockdown has led to spate of dognapping Supply of dogs decreased after a crackdown on puppy farms in April this year Seventeen dogs stolen during raid at kennels in Barton Mills, Suffolk, … Read more