Two more of the Lurcher puppies have been recovered. Picture: Dorset Police

Two more Lurcher puppies – stolen from Shroton – recovered as probe continues

Paul JonesJanuary 9, 20250 Comment0

TWO more Lurcher puppies – part of a litter stolen from a Shroton property – have been recovered.

Police said five out of seven dogs taken from a building in the village between 10.50pm and 11.10pm on Saturday, December 28, have now been recovered.

The latest animals were handed in to a veterinary practice in Fordingbridge, Hampshire, and came after three puppiess were previously recovered by police.

PC Kate Schofield, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are delighted to inform the public that another two puppies have been located and the family are elated to hear this welcome news.

“However, there are still two puppies out of the litter of seven that we urgently need to find and bring home.

“Should you become aware of their location, we would urge you to get in contact. Due to the large public attention on this matter, it may be that these puppies are discarded or being offered for sale in suspicious circumstances, and we ask the public to remain vigilant and get in contact with any possible information.

“This investigation is very much live as we continue to pursue every available line of enquiry available to us – including liaising with neighbouring forces – to both find the final two missing puppies and establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident.”

The Lurcher puppies were stolen from Shroton. Picture: Dorset Police

Officers have arrested a 28-year-old man from East Dorset and a 22-year-old woman from Wimborne on suspicion of burglary. They have been released on bail and enquiries are ongoing.

Following further investigations, a man aged in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and has also been released on police bail.

Anyone with information about the incident, or the location of the two remaining puppies, should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting reference 55240197969. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.