Warrnambool Rspca Broken Into, Dogs Released, Stolen

[Steve]

http://www.standard.net.au/news/local/news/general/warrnambool-rspca-broken-into-dogs-released-stolen/2290647.aspx

POLICE are investigating an unusual burglary at the Warrnambool RSPCA shelter early yesterday when seven dogs were released and a Staffordshire bull terrier (pictured) was stolen.

Detective Acting Sergeant Richard Hughes said police were attending an accident on Raglan Parade when they observed a couple of stray dogs and called in the local ranger. The dogs were collected and taken to the Braithwaite Street RSPCA centre, where the ranger discovered that a door leading to the dog cages had been forced open.

"Bolt cutters have then been used to cut off locks to three cages," Detective Acting Sergeant Hughes said.

He said the dogs were let out during the break-in which occurred between 1.30am and 5am. All were later recovered, except for the Staffordshire bull terrier.

The missing dog is a two-and-a-half-year-old black/brown male that arrived at the RSPCA as a stray on August 25.

Detective Acting Sergeant Hughes said the RSPCA would normally sell the dog through its adoption program for $210. He said four males arrived at the Braithwaite Street centre on Monday in a red four-wheel-drive and spent a lot of time with the dog that was missing.

"We are appealing for any person with information to contact the the Warrnambool CIU on 55601174 or Crimestoppers on 1800 333 000 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 1800 333 000 end_of_the_skype_highlighting," he said.

[WreckitWhippet]

I guess they wanted their dog back.

It's not a pedigree and not worth any money

[Guest Pandii]

There was stuffy pups wandering into shops here yesterday. Wonder if it's related

[sandgrubber]

Reminds me of an old bloke I know. The ranger coaxed his dog off his property and nabbed it. He was so mad he went to the pound that night and let all the dogs out. Probably 30 years ago outside Perth. Not to recommend the practice...but that's how hotheads behave.

[Guest Willow]

We had a dog stolen when I worked in a pound. The thief cut the wire panel out of the door, took the dog, then carefully put the wire back. You couldn;t tell by looking at it that it had been tampered with at all. It was discovered when the girl who cleaned the kennels went in, thinking the dog must have gone home the night before, and cleaned the kennel, and when she went to wash the door down, it fell out!