Dogs Let Out

[Sue & Waldo]

Alice Springs Town Council believes burglars could be behind a spike in the number of dogs caught roaming the town's streets.

Council figures show 89 dogs were impounded last month, compared with 38 in August 2011.

The council's director of community services, Craig Catchlove, says one possible explanation is that people intending to rob houses are releasing the dogs.

"It appears we actually have people letting dogs out of houses," he said.

"People want to rob a house so they open the gate, let the dog out, then come back when the dog's gone to carry out their nefarious business."

Alice Springs police say they are only aware of one recent case where a dog has disappeared as a result of a burglary.

This was posted on ABC News online 21/9

Another reason for a locked gate!