Ministers plan a DNA database for dogs to help tackle a surge in pet thefts during the pandemic New system would requires owners to supply DNA swab from their pet’s mouth Would be stored on a database used by police and local authority officials Follows rise in pet thefts during pandemic as puppy demand hit … Read more
Catalytic converter thefts soar due to rocketing value of precious metals they contain Some police forces saw thefts rise by more than 400 per cent due to gangs Thefts across England, Wales and Northern Ireland risen by 104 per cent Rare metals that are found in catalytic converters are more valuable than gold By Rebecca … Read more
Catalytic converter thefts are at an all-time high, with a 44 per cent increase in claims in 2020, compared to 2019, new research has revealed. Thefts remain high so far in 2021 with a 57 per cent increase in claims for catalytic converter thefts in March this year compared to the same month last year, … Read more
The AA has described the rise in catalytic converter thefts from vehicles as an ‘explosion’ after reporting that its patrols attended almost 4,000 cases last year where emissions devices had been ripped from the underside of cars. The vehicle recovery service said it was called to just 57 instances of broken down motors found to … Read more
Average asking price for some of UK’s most sought after breeds Breed Before lockdown After lockdown % increase Dachshunds £973 £1,838 89 Chow Chows £1,119 £1,872 67 Pugs £684 £1,064 56 French Bulldogs £1,251 £1,905 52 English Bulldogs £1,637 £2,140 31 Source: Dogs Trust Dog thefts increased by almost a fifth amid the coronavirus lockdown as … Read more
The real Inspector Hound! Police force appoints Britain’s first ‘dog detective’ after national spike in pet thefts Chief Inspector Amy Styles-Jones will be dedicated to tackling canine theft The officer has three chihuahuas named Tink, Jasper and Josie at home Dogs Trust charity says ‘demand is at an all-time high’ and prices are also up … Read more
The real Inspector Hound! Police force appoints Britain’s first ‘dog detective’ after national spike in pet thefts Chief Inspector Amy Styles-Jones will be dedicated to tackling canine theft The officer has three chihuahuas named Tink, Jasper and Josie at home Dogs Trust charity says ‘demand is at an all-time high’ and prices are also up … Read more
Dog thefts double as pet prices soar during the coronavirus lockdown – making it the worst year ever for the crime, says volunteer group More than 320 stolen dogs were reported between January and August last year Experts blame the pandemic as the demand for dogs boomed during lockdown DogLost says families are devastated as pets … Read more
Owners of petrol cars are being warned that their vehicles are at high risk if parked on the street as catalytic converter thefts surged last year. Thefts of the devices from the underside of cars rose six-fold in 2019 with 13,000 reported cases in England and Wales – up from 2,000 the year previous, according … Read more
Pilfering at the Palace: Police arrest Queen’s servant after a spate of thefts including a vice admiral’s medal that popped up on eBay for £350 Medal belonging to a vice-admiral is discovered listed on eBay for £350 A member of the royal household staff aged 37 was arrested last Friday Staff began noticing items going … Read more