Lady Flying Furball Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 This is awful. I was looking for good news today as it happened yesterday but it looks like the dog is still missing. How terrible for the owners. Hopefully he is okay, somewhere http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/dognapped-with-the-family-car-20120617-20hns.html Queensland police are hunting for a man who stole a good Samaritan’s car and inadvertently dognapped their dachshund who was inside the vehicle, on the Gold Coast yesterday. Tau the sausage dog was riding with his owners in their champagne coloured 2001 Mitsubishi Magna sedan when they witnessed a crash at a Mermaid Water’s intersection, just after 10am. His owners stopped and ran over to the collision to see if they could help, which is when police allege a male driver involved in the crash stole their car with Tau still in the back seat. Advertisement: Story continues below A photo on Twitter of the missing dachshund, Tau. A social media campaign asking for information leading to Tau’s return was launched almost immediately. Tau is described as a brown male dachshund with a white chest. Police were unable to provide a description of the man who took him. Anyone with information on the dog or the stolen vehicle [registration 776 HMI] is asked to contact Broadbeach police or Crime Stoppers. Read more: http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/dognapped-with-the-family-car-20120617-20hns.html#ixzz1y2udegSd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr.mister Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 I just saw that on another site. Wtf is wrong with people, why would you even do that?? Seriously, the poor people get out of their car to help at an accident and that's what happens. I hope Tau is found safe, poor little thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lab lady Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 He has been found, safe and well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boronia Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 Yep, GOOD NEWS! GOOD NEWS! http://qpsmedia.govspace.gov.au/2012/06/18/update-appeal-for-public-assistance-mermaid-waters/ Update: appeal for public assistance, Mermaid Waters June 18, 2012, 5:19 am Police wish to advise the public a dachshund (dog) which was inside a sedan stolen from Mermaid Waters on June 16 has been located and reunited with its owner. The dachshund was located lying on the dashboard of the stolen motor vehicle in a Tweed heads car park around 9.30pm last night. Police wish to thank the public and media for their assistance. Anyone with information which could assist police with their investigations should contact Crime Stoppers anonymously via 1800 333 000 or crimestoppers.com.au 24hrs a day. Crime Stoppers is a charitable community volunteer organisation working in partnership with the Queensland Police Service. You will have so many cuddles now little Tau Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gretel Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 So pleased to read that news :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k9angel Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 (edited) So glad he has been found safe and well. Edited June 17, 2012 by k9angel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted June 17, 2012 Share Posted June 17, 2012 :) that's good news . I heard the lady on radio yesterday - poor thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flying Furball Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yay! I am so pleased...and they note he was found "lying on the dashboard" :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 So how long was he locked in the car without water for? Car stolen on june 16 and dog found at 9.30pm on the 17th? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpotTheDog Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 So how long was he locked in the car without water for? Car stolen on june 16 and dog found at 9.30pm on the 17th? On the news this evening it said he was left in the car with the windows open and a bucket of water in the passenger side footwell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 wow, thoughtful thieves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lady Flying Furball Posted June 18, 2012 Author Share Posted June 18, 2012 wow, thoughtful thieves. They must have got the guilts big time...didn't plan on an extra passenger in their escapades! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 wow, thoughtful thieves. But not considerate enough to ring Crimestoppers and say "that stolen car with the dog in it is in the carpark at xyz" when they ditched the car Glad he's home safe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest RosieFT Posted June 18, 2012 Share Posted June 18, 2012 wow, thoughtful thieves. But not considerate enough to ring Crimestoppers and say "that stolen car with the dog in it is in the carpark at xyz" when they ditched the car Glad he's home safe i heard on tonights news the police got an anonymous tip off as to where the car was. Still a complete inconsiderate moron to take it in the first place. FF - my OH said it might have been like on those movies wehre everything goes wrong and it just all cascades. Steal car, turn around and see dog staring at you. doh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Willow Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 It's my worst nightmre that someone might take my car when my kids are in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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