Reunited: Golden Cocker Spaniel Male

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2023-07-29 11:30 HelperSky's AngelsLouise

WONDERFUL NEWS X

2023-07-28 23:25 Vizslamum

Lovely news. Stay safe Wessex. xxx

2023-07-28 22:10 Paddy

Wonderful news xx

2023-07-28 15:34 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Welcome home Wessex xx

2023-07-28 15:24 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

#Latest News – Wessex the stolen dog recovered

Officers are appealing for further information following the recovery of Wessex the dog.

Wessex, a golden Cocker Spaniel, was stolen from an address in the Hilfield area north of Dorchester at around 12.15am on Thursday 27 July 2023.

It was reported that he was taken from his kennel and the offender was seen making off in the direction of Cerne Abbas.

At approximately 7.45am on Friday 28 July 2023 Wessex was found by members of the public running loose on the A35 between the Baker’s Arms roundabout and Bere Regis. The dog was wet and covered in foliage. The picture attached shows the moment Wessex was returned to his owner, Jackie.

Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “Firstly, may I thank the members of the public that have helped get Wessex home. We continue to investigate this matter and take dog theft very seriously.

“I would ask anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity of the A35 on the morning of Friday 28 July 2023 to please get in contact."

Jackie, the owner of Wessex, said: “If anybody knows anything please come forward and tell the police. I am so glad to have my boy back. I am so thankful to Dorset Police and all the members of the public who have supported us and made this happen.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230117386. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

2023-07-28 15:20 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Thank you to the person who found Wessex this morning and handed him to a vet.
Dorset Rural Crime Team are conyinuing thier investigation, if anyone can help with any information please contact them.

2023-07-28 12:15 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Great news!

2023-07-28 12:11 MENA VIANA

great news WESSEX recovered by dorset police - REUNITED

2023-07-28 11:51 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Pleased to say Wessex is on his way home, will move to reunited once the owner has him in her arms.

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2023-07-27 17:51 DogLostSharon - Social Media Volunteer

Details shared to DogLost.co.uk FB group x

2023-07-27 16:04 Vizslamum

Hoping this lovely boy is found safe and soon. If only he had not been in a kennel, he may well not have been taken. In any case I hope the scum that took him get karma. xxx

2023-07-27 14:39 #stoppettheft

Dorset police Rural Crime have an appeal..
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#LatestNews – Can you help us find Wessex the dog?

Officers are appealing for information from the public following the theft of a dog.

Wessex, a golden Cocker Spaniel, was stolen from an address in the Hilfield area north of Dorchester at around 12.15am on Thursday 27 July 2023.

It was reported that he was taken from his kennel and the offender was seen making off in the direction of Cerne Abbas.

Wessex is a working Golden Cocker Spaniel who is 11 years old and has a cauliflower left ear and grey around the muzzle.

Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are investigating this incident and we are very keen to reunite Wessex with his owner, as well as identify the offender involved.

“I would urge people to keep a look out in the local area and I would also like to hear from anyone who comes across a dog matching the description given being offered for sale in unusual circumstances.

“I would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity during the early hours of Thursday 27 July 2023, or who has any further information that might assist our investigation.

“Finally, we would ask members of the public to share this appeal so we can help find Wessex and bring him home.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230117386. Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.

2023-07-27 12:44 HelperSky's AngelsLouise

Shared to Lost and Found Pets UK and Sky's Angels on FB

2023-07-27 12:42 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Appeal from Dorset Police.
https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=pfbid0zDm3CaDJYQ6RnSY4q7VyZNByJZboMjytr3pdJEpaamnQYMbkynBhWccyJGRwm5ECl&id=100064876352967

2023-07-27 10:17 DogLostPoochpal - Regional Co-ordinator - South West - Police Liaison Team

Reported to police and microchip company, status will be changed to stolen on receipt of crime ref number.
Due to being an older neutered dog he is likely to be dumped. Please contact Dorset Police if any suspicious vehicles or people were seen in the Hilfield/Hermitage area.

2023-07-27 10:14 Unknown

Alerts Sent to Local Members.