Stolen dogs found injured, police searching for “heartless criminals”

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 20, 2021 |

Arlo, a 19-month-old pure bred grey bluenose Staffordshire dog was stolen, but later found

Police investigating two dogs stolen from their locked kennels in Clyde are seeking information from the public.

Arlo, a 19-month-old pure bred grey Staffordshire dog was stolen, along with his buddy called Wolf, a 13-year-old black Huntaway Beardie cross on the 8th June from a house on Hazlett Street.

Arlo was found on 17 June, on the side of Springvale road.  Police said he appears to have lost weight and now has a nervous disposition.

Wolf was found around midday on 13 June, in a ditch on the side of the road with injuries indicating he was mistreated, but is now at home recovering.


Wolf was found around midday on 13 June, in a ditch on the side of the road with injuries

Prevention Sergeant Derek Ealson from Alexandra Police said “we think this is an awful situation.  A person who steals a dog and mistreats it is a heartless criminal.” 

“We don’t know what has exactly happened to the dogs however the owner is very pleased to have them back.”

“Police would like to find the person or people responsible for this burglary.”

Police want to speak to the driver of a white double-cab ute that was seen in the area at the time the dog was found. 

The ute has black trim, tinted windows, and red writing on the side of it.

If you were on Springvale Road, Clyde around 5pm on 17 June and saw this vehicle, or have any other information please contact Police on 105 and quote the file number 210613/3725 or call Crimestoppers on 800 555 111.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

Chris Lynch is a journalist, videographer and content producer, broadcasting from his independent news and production company in Christchurch, New Zealand. If you have a news tip or are interested in video content, email [email protected]

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