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May 2021
New dog theft inspector for North Yorkshire
The North Yorkshire Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner has said there's to be a new inspector to coordinate dog crime and theft.
On a visit to Harrogate Philip Allott said:
Dog theft was one of Mr Allott's key campaign policies. He is currently trying to work with the Home Office to recategorise dog theft under its own act rather than under the General Theft Act.
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The Commissioner held a meeting with local dog owners on the Stray earlier this afternoon to discuss dog theft fears.
James Oliver, owner of Lila, the 11-month old Labrador, told the Stray Ferret:
Lafita Bemabdessadak, owner of 8-year-old Alfie, said:
A recent survey by the Association of Police and Crime Commissioners found that three-quarters of dog owners are becoming scared to walk their dogs out of fear they will be stolen. They also found that one in five people have had their dog stolen or know someone who has had a dog stolen in the past year.
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