Fresh appeal for information after a cockapoo was 'run over by getaway vehicle' by thieves

Officers investigating the theft of a number of puppies from a licensed breeder in Tarleton are issuing a fresh appeal for information.
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The theft happened on Thursday 14th May and involved two litters of Cockapoo puppies, which were taken along with a number of adult dogs, some of which were pregnant.

The thieves are believed to have broken into the kennels overnight to take the dogs, before making off in a vehicle.

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Sadly, a puppy, believed to have been run over by the getaway vehicle, was also found dead in the grounds.

The theft happened on Thursday 14th MayThe theft happened on Thursday 14th May
The theft happened on Thursday 14th May
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Sgt Amber Yahchouchi from Ormskirk Police said: “This is a disgraceful offence, undoubtably motivated by greed. We believe the next few weeks are going to be pivotal for the investigation, as the pups become of saleable age and are advertised and sold on.

“We appeal to the good sense and hearts of anyone who is offered one of these puppies, sees them advertised or knows of their whereabouts.

"There can be no guarantees on the health and welfare of the animals, having potentially been separated from their respective mothers and owners for a number of weeks.

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"We also can’t guarantee they have been cared for or that they will be going to loving homes.

“Some of the pups are very distinctive, having a merle colouring and will be easy to identify. We need the public’s help and vigilance, particularly on social media groups, in identifying any leads and getting these pups back, safe and well.

“We also appeal directly to those responsible, and ask them to show some remorse and compassion, by contacting us to reunite these much loved dogs with their owners”.

Anyone with information can email [email protected] or call 101 quoting incident reference 236 of May 14th. Alternatively you can call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.