Puppy stolen in Pollok after owner threatened at knifepoint

A 9-week-old puppy has been stolen in Pollok, after its owner was threatened at knifepoint.

Three men wearing balaclavas broke into a home on Meiklerig Court around 10pm on Wednesday night.

A man was threatened, and the men made off with Cairo.

Nobody was injured as a result of the incident.

Owner Caitlin Maley was returning from work when her boyfriend phoned her to tell her what had happened.

Speaking to Clyde 1, she said: "My boyfriend called me and said three men in balaclavas had come through the door and stolen our puppy, Cairo.

"They grabbed my boyfriend and told him to get on the floor.

"They then opened the living room door and grabbed Cairo and ran off down the street. We don't know if they had a car waiting for them.

"We only got Cairo two weeks ago. We haven't even been able to take him out for a walk yet.

"I just thought my boyfriend was trying to have a joke, I was literally one second away from the house."

The suspects are described as tall and all with muscular builds.

They were wearing black balaclavas and dark coloured tracksuits.

After the incident, the three men headed east in the direction of Meiklerig Crescent towards Linthaugh Road carrying the puppy.

Detective Constable Christopher Sneddon, of Police Scotland’s Glasgow CID unit, said: “Thankfully nobody has been injured as a result of this incident but the owner has been left evidently shaken.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have noticed three men acting suspicious in the area to come forward and speak to officers.

“If there is anyone who has possible CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist with our enquiries, please get in touch with police.

“I would also ask if anyone is approached about buying a puppy similar to this to get in contact with police.

“Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3960 on Wednesday, 14 April, 2021.”

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