Barton

Police Encourage Dog Owners To Take Extra Precautions


Police are urging dog owners to take reasonable security measures to keep their pets safe.

Officers are warning that criminals are exploiting the huge increase in prices and demand for puppies over the Coronavirus restrictions. 

The charity DogLost has seen reports of thefts rise by 170% in the last year from 172 dogs in 2019 to 465 in 2020. 

National Police Chiefs’ Council lead for Acquisitive Crime, Deputy Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman said: 
“Dog theft can be a devastating crime for families and causes considerable distress to owners. Whilst it is still a very rare crime, it’s sadly something we have seen increasing recently. 

“During the Coronavirus pandemic criminals have adjusted their activities and are taking advantage of the big demand for pets over the lockdown period. The cost of a puppy has considerably increased over the past year making this a lucrative market for organised criminals to exploit.” 

Police across the country are taking robust action to target those responsible for dog theft. 

Recently in Greater Manchester officers arrested three people after a member of the public reported seeing someone carrying seven English Bulldogs puppies into a property. Two 21-year-old men and a 20-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of burglary. 

Whilst in Wales Dyfed-Powys Police has returned nearly 30 dogs to their rightful owners after officers found 80 animals at a property in Carmarthenshire. One person was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and another on suspicion of burglary. Enquiries continue. 

A joint operation between Avon and Somerset Police and Wiltshire Police resulted in the arrest and charge of two men following the alleged theft of several dogs at a property in Bristol.
 
In Cambridgeshire two dogs were reunited with their owners after officers executed a warrant. Two men, in their 20s and 40s, were arrested. 

Last month in Aberdeenshire Police Scotland officers traced Skye the Cocker Spaniel after she was stolen in November from her kennel. A 25 year old man was arrested and charged. 

Deputy Chief Constable Amanda Blakeman added: 

“We rely on the public providing us with information and would urge anyone who sees anything suspicious to report it to their local officers. Whilst these offences can be very difficult to investigate police understand how upsetting they are and will robustly follow any lines of inquiry. 

“Dog owners can take reasonable security measures to prevent thefts like checking privacy settings on social media before sharing pictures of your pet online, as this can attract the attention of some criminals. The Blue Cross website has a wide range of advice on how to prevent theft of dogs and steps to take if this happens. 

“I also want to encourage those who are buying dogs to really consider where the pet has come from and ensure that it is being purchased legally. Advice can be found online on the checks you should make before purchasing a new dog or puppy.” 

Policing Minister Kit Malthouse said: 

“Losing a much loved family pet can cause great distress and it’s a sad fact that criminals will seek to profit by this vile crime.

“We are taking action to cut crime by bolstering the police with 20,000 extra officers and our £20 million Safer Streets Fund will provide Police and Crime Commissioners with additional cash to spend on crimes such as theft. 

“Let me be clear – pet theft is a criminal offence with a maximum penalty of seven years’ imprisonment and it must be confronted wherever it occurs.” 

Visit our website for crime prevention advice

Links and attachments: Humberside Police will only ever link you to secure web-sites we trust. We will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary.

Secure & mark your Trailer 


This is a reminder to owners of trailers across the county to make sure that your trailers are secured and marked as soon as possible following a trailer theft in East Yorkshire. We have included below the best ways to secure your trailers.

• Record trailer serial numbers and photographs for reference – a picture of the stolen trailer or box will increase publicity prospects and recovery.

• Trailers should be security marked and secured using a wheel clamp, hitch lock and consider using a security posts to secure. Consider an appropriate ground anchor with strong high CEN rated padlock and chain.

• Putting your postcode on the roof of your livestock or horse box is a good way of making sure that it is easily identifiable. Kits can be brought off of the Internet cheaply.

• Have your trailer marked with a security marking scheme such as Datatag and other options are available please do your research to find the system that’s right for you. Insurance discounts are available for fitting certain devices to machines. Check with your insurer for more details. Machines fitted and registered with certain security markings are 4 times less likely to be stolen and our 6 times more likely to be recovered if they are stolen.

• If your trailer or box is fitted with Datatag make sure that it is registered to you especially if you have brought this second-hand. To update details please visit www.datatag.co.uk/owner.php

• Make sure that if you have a trailer or box which is fitted with a different security registration sticker that your details are current and up to date with them.

• Consider removing wheels on trailer if they’re not going to be used for a while locking the wheels away in a different place and consider using security posts to secure your trailer into an area.

• Trailers can also by secured by reversing up to a solid object such as a wall and then placing a bucket or other heavy implement over the hitch to prevent removal.

• Fit an alarm, a simple battery operated alarm will help deter the thief.


• Report suspicious vehicle or callers to Police by calling 999 if the vehicle or occupants are seen committing crime or phone 101  if the vehicle is seen acting suspiciously.






Visit our Website to learn more about how we tackle rural & wildlife crime

Follow us on:    

Links and attachments: Humberside Police will only ever link you to secure web-sites we trust. We will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary.

OP YELLOWFIN


Brigg & Wolds Neighbourhood Officers are trying to identify the young male who was seen riding a red off road scrambler bike in and around the area of Saxby-all-Saints on the 4th February.

If you know the identity of this young lad or where the bike is being kept then please contact Humberside Police on 101 quoting log number 272 - 04/02/2021, any information passed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Thank you

Brigg & Wolds NPT



 

 



Please plan your route well in advance in order to minimise disruption to your journey over the period of the repairs.

For news and updates please follow us on:   

Links and attachments: Humberside Police will only ever link you to secure websites we trust. We will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary.

People smuggling costs lives. The new nationwide campaign from @crimestoppers ishere to highlight how criminals are exploiting vulnerable people into being transported into the UK illegally through dangerous methods.Know something that could help stop this serious crime? Head to their campaign page to learn more, and to speak up 100% anonymously: bit.ly/ saynotopeoplesmuggling

We're Hiring!

Our recruitment window for new police officers will open soon.
Find out more about our eligibility requirements by attending our virtual events on 17 or 22 Feb at 7.30pm
 
Book your place by emailing recruiting@humberside.pnn.police.uk  
 
#JoinThePolice #TeamHumberside
Visit our Website for to view our latest employment opportunities

Links and attachments: Humberside Police will only ever link you to secure web-sites we trust. We will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary.

A message to Parents

As a result of the snow that has fallen in the region Humberside Police are receiving an increase in calls relating to children and teenagers throwing snow balls.

Although this can be fun it can also have a negative impact,for example yesterday the 9th February 2021 a lorry travelling along the M180 had its windscreen damaged after youths had been seen throwing snowballs from one of the bridges in the Brigg area that go over the motorway. 

Please can parents remind your children to be careful when throwing snow balls, they should not be throwing them at passing vehicles or at any property.

Damage that is caused by throwing snow balls is a criminal act and there could be serious repercussions for your child and their futures.

Brigg & Wolds Neighbourhood officers very much appreciate your co-operation and understanding in this matter.



Visit our the Met Office for the latest advice & follow us on  

Links and attachments: Humberside Police will only ever link you to secure web-sites we trust. We will only send you attachments where we believe it is absolutely necessary.