Police appeal after dog stolen in Gillingham
Jessie the German Shepherd was last seen over a week ago
Dorset Police have launched an appeal after a dog was stolen in rural Gillingham.
Jessie the German Shepherd was last seen at around 10.00pm on Sunday 10th September.
A member of the public spoke to a man who claimed to have found a dog - he was directed to the address of the dog's owner, but wasn't returned.
Officers are looking to trace a man described as white, of a large build and ages in his mid-30s, who might be able to help with information.
Five year old German Shepherd, Jessie, has brown and black fur.
PC Sebastian Haggett, of the Dorset Police Rural Crime Team, said:
“This has been an extremely upsetting time for Jessie’s owner and we are carrying out a number of enquiries to try and reunite him with the dog.
“I would like to speak to the man who claimed to have found the dog and I would appeal to him to come forward and aid us with our investigation.
“The owner has agreed to release an image of Jessie and I am appealing to anyone who may have seen her, or have information of her whereabouts, to please contact Dorset Police.”
If you can help with any information, you're asked to call Dorset Police on 101, quoting reference number 55230146144.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.