Puppy believed stolen from garden

Police are on the alert after a puppy was alleged to have been stolen this morning (Friday) from garden on Witham Bank, Martin Dales.

The five-month old puppy was a Munsterlander, a breed which looks like the Springer Spaniel, and was a black and white bitch.

The puppy was last seen in the garden at 9am today and noticed to be missing at 11.15am.

The garden is secure so the puppy could not have escaped.

Dog thefts are rare in Lincolnshire but owneres are warned to beware and report anything suspicious to Lincolnshire Police. (Tel: 101).

Another attempted theft of two Spaniels was reported on Tuesday evening. The owner confronted the male as he was holding one of her dogs and he threw it back over the fence to her.

The man involved in that incident is described as being 50 plus years old, very large build about 6ft tall with a shaven or partially bald head, scruffy, wearing a grey hooded top. There was also a smaller, skinny male with him.

They were using an older silver Mercedes, possibly an E Class which is described as being old and battered.

(Reproduced from Sleaford Standard, 20th April)

Gardien Comment: A suitable intruder alarm at the garden's access points will almost certainly deter thieves, and if the additional expense can be justified then a CCTV camera should be installed. For a range of options see www.garden-security.co.uk