A Labrador has been stolen from her kennel on the Isle of Wight, prompting a police appeal for information today (Thursday, April 4).
Police are investigating the theft of Ruby, a nine-year-old Fox Red Labrador, from her kennel in Calbourne overnight on Sunday (April 30).
Officers are appealing for information from anyone who may have been in the Lynch Lane area that evening or from anyone who can assist with the location of Ruby.
A spokesperson from the Newport and West Wight Neighbourhood Policing Team said: “The theft of a dog is a criminal offence under the Theft Act 1968, and offences will also be committed by anyone keeping the dog at their address.”
Police believe this is an ‘isolated incident’ and there is no risk to the wider dog-owning community on the Island.
A spokesperson continued: “Ruby will be easily identifiable by police and her owners, so if you have seen her or know someone who has recently acquired a dog of a similar description, please contact us on 101 quoting reference 44230170061 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.
“We would like to be able to reunite Ruby with her owners soon!”
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