Sugarplum Furry
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LSD 2636/5/K:
Greyhound - dog (unsure if neutered)
Smooth coated
Black
White flash on chest between legs
Small scar on right shoulder
Tattoo: HDV3
Height: 26 ins approx.
Age: 4yrs
Name is "Sweep"
Stolen from: Dursley, Gloucestershire on 13/5/07
Circumstance of loss: A WINNING greyhound champion has been snatched from a Dursley home by a woman posing as an animal inspector. Four-year-old Sweep, a retired top racing dog, was bundled into a car after being grabbed from his owner's home on Sunday. The dog, a black greyhound with white paws and a limp, won numerous prestigious national titles under his racing name Severn Sweep before retiring last year. advertisement He was re-homed just four weeks ago. A woman called at the owner's home at 11.40am claiming she was from the Greyhound Racing Trust and needed to check Sweep's injured paw, which he sustained whilst still racing. The owner went to fetch a lead but the intruder dragged Sweep out of the house and into a waiting silver Landrover with a 06 registration plate. "She was very convincing," said the owner, who described the woman as in her 50s, very slim and well spoken wearing an anorak covering her hair."It was pouring with rain so I didn't think anything of it, I should have checked for ID." As the bogus inspector snatched Sweep she told the owner "You'll never see your dog again." Wotton-under-Edge greyhound breeder Kate Lingwood-White, who re-homed Sweep, said: "This is absolutely despicable. I have serious concerns for the dog. "If anyone sees a greyhound who is not known in that area I would ask them to make it known to police." Sweep has a tag in his ear and a scar on his right shoulder. He could still be used for breeding and is considered extremely valuable. Sue Sellick, of the Bristol branch of the Greyhound Racing Trust, said: "Unfortunately this is not uncommon because these dogs are so valuable. So many are snatched every day." A police spokesman said the incident was being treated as theft and added: "This is obviously very upsetting for the owner and we would ask anybody with any information to come forward. "We would like to stress the doorstep advice - make sure callers have proper identification before letting them in and if you are unsure call 999. "Anybody with information on this incident is asked to call Gloucestershire police on 0845 090 1234 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 282 for May 13." Sgt Colin Ford, of Dursley police, said: "Anyone who was in Long Street on Sunday lunchtime who saw anything, including the silver 4x4 vehicle, is urged to contact police." Mr Cooke is offering a substantial reward for any information leading to Sweep's whereabouts. Contact police or the Gazette on 01453 544000.
Additional Info: Already notifed via Doglost where there is a poster http://www.doglost.co.uk/poster.asp?ID=9599, notified on Greyhoud Gap, all vets and resues notified within 40 miles, all local dog wardens. Sgt Colin Ford, of Gloucester Police is very keen to track Sweep down, and arrest the offenders.
THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD ON OFFER FOR ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO SWEEPS WHERE ABOUTS
Photo available at: http://www.lurcher.org/lsuk/view_dog_image.phtml?id=1179484176
Greyhound - dog (unsure if neutered)
Smooth coated
Black
White flash on chest between legs
Small scar on right shoulder
Tattoo: HDV3
Height: 26 ins approx.
Age: 4yrs
Name is "Sweep"
Stolen from: Dursley, Gloucestershire on 13/5/07
Circumstance of loss: A WINNING greyhound champion has been snatched from a Dursley home by a woman posing as an animal inspector. Four-year-old Sweep, a retired top racing dog, was bundled into a car after being grabbed from his owner's home on Sunday. The dog, a black greyhound with white paws and a limp, won numerous prestigious national titles under his racing name Severn Sweep before retiring last year. advertisement He was re-homed just four weeks ago. A woman called at the owner's home at 11.40am claiming she was from the Greyhound Racing Trust and needed to check Sweep's injured paw, which he sustained whilst still racing. The owner went to fetch a lead but the intruder dragged Sweep out of the house and into a waiting silver Landrover with a 06 registration plate. "She was very convincing," said the owner, who described the woman as in her 50s, very slim and well spoken wearing an anorak covering her hair."It was pouring with rain so I didn't think anything of it, I should have checked for ID." As the bogus inspector snatched Sweep she told the owner "You'll never see your dog again." Wotton-under-Edge greyhound breeder Kate Lingwood-White, who re-homed Sweep, said: "This is absolutely despicable. I have serious concerns for the dog. "If anyone sees a greyhound who is not known in that area I would ask them to make it known to police." Sweep has a tag in his ear and a scar on his right shoulder. He could still be used for breeding and is considered extremely valuable. Sue Sellick, of the Bristol branch of the Greyhound Racing Trust, said: "Unfortunately this is not uncommon because these dogs are so valuable. So many are snatched every day." A police spokesman said the incident was being treated as theft and added: "This is obviously very upsetting for the owner and we would ask anybody with any information to come forward. "We would like to stress the doorstep advice - make sure callers have proper identification before letting them in and if you are unsure call 999. "Anybody with information on this incident is asked to call Gloucestershire police on 0845 090 1234 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting incident number 282 for May 13." Sgt Colin Ford, of Dursley police, said: "Anyone who was in Long Street on Sunday lunchtime who saw anything, including the silver 4x4 vehicle, is urged to contact police." Mr Cooke is offering a substantial reward for any information leading to Sweep's whereabouts. Contact police or the Gazette on 01453 544000.
Additional Info: Already notifed via Doglost where there is a poster http://www.doglost.co.uk/poster.asp?ID=9599, notified on Greyhoud Gap, all vets and resues notified within 40 miles, all local dog wardens. Sgt Colin Ford, of Gloucester Police is very keen to track Sweep down, and arrest the offenders.
THERE IS A SUBSTANTIAL REWARD ON OFFER FOR ANY INFORMATION LEADING TO SWEEPS WHERE ABOUTS
Photo available at: http://www.lurcher.org/lsuk/view_dog_image.phtml?id=1179484176
