Community concerns have again been raised over a series of dog thefts across Logan City.
One theory being raised relates to claims of a “dognapping” operation in which the animals are then sold on the black market.
Thieves either sell the animals to unsuspecting pet owners on websites such as Gumtree or sell them on the black market for breeding..
Other concerns have been raised that they may’ve been stolen for illegal dog fighting.
This week, a Holmview resident took to social media about her own dog that she believes has been stolen.
She believes her bulldog named Biggie (pictured above) has been stolen.
Biggie has been spotted at Holmeview, Woodlands drive and Mt Warren Park.
“Biggie has just been spotted with a young girl and boy. They had Biggie wrapped in a grey jumper trying to hide him.
“When a lady called BIGGIE he looked at her… When her partnered approached the boy, he went off at him and shoved him. They picked the dog up and ran”.
Biggie is identified as having a light tan ear.
Boy was in a a dark long sleeve hoodie and trackies dark colour shoes with Nike tick and bum bag & she was wearing blue colour jeans with a beige shirt and they wrapped biggie in a greyish hoodie to make him look not noticeable.
Police have been notified and are onto it.
It’s not the first time reports of dognapping have surfaced. There were similar stories from two years ago across Logan City but back then, a police investigation failed to come up with evidence of an organised “Dognapping ring”.
Pet theft is considered a stealing offence. If anyone suspects their pet has been stolen, you’re being urged to contact police.
To deter people from entering your address and removing property, police advise you to keep gates locked and to keep them in good repair. A sensor light will also help.
