THREE puppies have been found after the theft of a litter from a rural Dorset property.
Police have been tracking down seven Lurcher puppies, reported stolen from the Shroton area some time between 10.50pm and 11.10pm on Saturday, December 28.
Now, officers have reported finding three of the dogs, and are still appealing for anyone with information to come forward.
A 28-year-old man from East Dorset and a 22-year-old woman from Wimborne, arrested on suspicion of burglary, have been released on bail as enquiries continue.
READ MORE: Arrests after seven Lurcher puppies stolen from Dorset property
PC Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “While the family is overjoyed to have three of the puppies home we are desperately trying to locate the other four.
“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, and we ask the public to remain vigilant and get in contact with any possible information.
“We will relentlessly pursue this matter and this investigation demonstrates the best of multiple policing teams working together to tackle suspected rural crime. We thank the public for sharing our appeal and helping it get widespread attention. Let’s get these missing puppies home.”
Anyone with information about the puppies should contact Dorset Police via www.dorset.police.uk, or by calling 101, quoting incident number 55240197969. They can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.
