Detectives investigating theft of dog in Glasgow city centre

It is reported the black Labrador was taken from outside a building on Hope Street last Saturday evening.

Author: Callum McQuadePublished 19th Aug 2022
Last updated 19th Aug 2022

Detectives are investigating after a dog was stolen in the city centre of Glasgow.

The black Labrador was reportedly taken from outside a building on Hope Street at around 7.50pm on Saturday, 13 August, 2022.

The suspect is described as being male, around 25-30 years old, around 5ft 11in in height, of slim build with short brown hair.

He was wearing a grey Nike tracksuit and black trainers.

Detective Constable Kimberley Douglas said: “The theft of the dog has caused considerable distress to the owners.

“Our enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing for anyone with any information which may assist us, who hasn’t already spoken to police to get in touch.

“The area was busy at the time and I would also ask anyone who was in the area and noticed anything suspicious to contact us.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting incident 0853 of 15 August, 2022.

Alternatively, information can be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

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