Reece Ronald’s stolen dogs: Norma (rear) Millie, Holly and Bailey A CAMPAIGN calling for stiffer sentences for dog thieves has been launched in Wiltshire as criminals take advantage of a rise in demand – and prices – during the pandemic lockdowns. Last month, Wiltshire Police issued a warning urging people to keep their dogs inside after a gang in a 4x4 vehicle was spotted driving around the county attempting to steal much-loved pets. Since then the force has received numerous calls from the public reporting suspicious activity. Now prospective police and crime commissioner Liz Webster has joined the call for a national registration scheme and for pet theft to be a specific crime with a jail term.
Concerns raised following reports of people attempting to steal pets in Wiltshire
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New campaign in Wiltshire aims to see dog thieves sent to jail
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