1. Lurcher Stolen
A lurcher dog was stolen from a house in Earley, near Reading during a burglary on 4 March. The dog was housed in a rear room of the house and it is believed that the villains stole a power cable to make a lead for the dog. Police informed. Reference number URN 952 4/3.
2. Wandering Pointer
A brown and white male Pointer wearing a purple collar was seen wandering at Swyncombe, near Henley on Saturday 25 February and again on 5 March.
Update: 9th March 2012
Stolen Lurcher Recovered
The lurcher that was stolen from a house in Earley, Reading, on 4 March (Dogwatch 761) has been reunited with its owner’s.
DOGWATCH
When reporting a dog related crime on 999 or 101, the message will automatically be relayed to headquarters at Kidlington and a relevant communication will be “cascaded” to all interested parties including: Police Area Beat Officers; Dog Wardens; Re-homing Centres etc, as well as our own members.
If it is a theft or suspicious activity that might be related to dog theft, tell the operator: “please link this incident to the Countrywatch Ringmaster System”. If you prefer to remain anonymous call crimestoppers on 0800 555111 .
