Puppies stolen from Wellingborough home returned safe and well

But detectives are still investigating the incident in which three males entered the address and threatened the occupants with weapons
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Detectives investigating an incident where five bulldog puppies were stolen from a Wellingborough home have confirmed the dogs have been returned safe and well.

The incident happened in Windermere Drive, Wellingborough, on Monday, January 18, between 4.20pm and 4.35pm, when three males entered the address and threatened the occupants with weapons before making off with the puppies.

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A plea was made by police officers for the puppies to be returned and thankfully they were yesterday evening (Tuesday).

The stolen puppies have been returned home safe and wellThe stolen puppies have been returned home safe and well
The stolen puppies have been returned home safe and well

Detective Inspector Johnny Campbell said: “We are very pleased to confirm that these puppies are back with their rightful owners and I would thank the people who stole them for having some humanity and doing the right thing by giving them back.

“As an organisation with dogs on our team, we know how important and cherished they are to their owners, how they are part of the family, so I would like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and helped get these puppies back.

“We would still encourage whoever did this to come forward and speak to us about why you did this in the first place so we can put the matter to rest.”

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Detectives from CID are continuing to investigate this incident and witnesses or anyone with information are still encouraged to call us on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

The incident number is 21000042003.

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