Three puppies stolen in Dorset found - but four still missing
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Three of the seven lurcher puppies stolen from a family just days after Christmas have been found. Police said the family, from Shroton in Dorset, were left "devastated" after the five-week-old dogs were taken between 10.50pm and 11.10pm on Saturday. They were "overjoyed" after three of the puppies were found and returned home after extensive searches but the hunt continues for the others, officers said.
A 28-year-old man from east Dorset and a 22-year-old woman from Wimborne have been arrested on suspicion of burglary in connection with the incident. They have been released on bail and inquiries are ongoing. Read more from Sky News:Veteran radio star dies aged 79Jolie and Pitt agree divorce deal.
Police previously shared a photograph of the puppies which are still reliant on their mother to feed and survive. Family 'devastated' as seven lurcher puppies stolen from home in Dorset days after Christmas. Alleged Bournemouth beach killer carried out 'recces' in days before knife attack, trial hears.
Nasen Saadi: Criminology student who 'butchered' woman on Bournemouth beach asked lecturers about self-defence for murder before attack, trial told. Follow our channel and never miss an update. PC Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police's rural crime team, said: "While the family is overjoyed to have three of the puppies home, we are desperately trying to locate the other four.
"Should you become aware of their location we would urge you to get in contact. "Due to the large public attention on this matter, it may be that these puppies are discarded and we ask the public to remain vigilant and get in contact with any possible information.
