Dog stolen from owner in Dunmurry
A woman was walking the Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier when she was targeted
Last updated 25th Jan 2025
A dog has been stolen and a woman attacked whilst out walking it in Dunmurry.
She was pushed to the ground and had jewellery taken during the incident.
Sergeant Rooney said: “At around 9.20pm, it was reported that a woman had been walking her dog, a Blue Staffordshire Bull Terrier in the Pembrooke Loop Road area of Dunmurry, close to the junction of Mill Pond Glen, when she was approached by a man dressed in dark clothing.
“After initially asking about her dog and petting it, he then tried to grab it.
"The woman struggled back, and was pushed to the ground, whereupon the man took her engagement ring and bracelet from her left hand, pushed his hand against her face, and managed to remove the lead, and run off with the dog.
“Our enquiries are ongoing to try and locate the dog, who answers to the name of Roxie, and we are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time and saw anything which might assist us with our investigation, to get in touch.
“The number to call is 101, quoting reference number 2728 of 24/01/25.”