Hallam Veterinary issue warning of dog thieves

Hallam veterinary have issued a warning as it seems dog thieves operating on Hillsborough park after one of their patients were stolen while on walk with owner,same happened yesterday in Longley Park resulting in a black and tan Chihuahua was snatched while out with owner. Alot of people on here including myself who use both parks. As been reported to police,be careful.

Any more info on this?

How can it be snatched, unless it was off lead?

How can it be snatched, unless it was off lead?

What difference does that make

Can't find any info on this on south Yorkshire police site. Hallam vets have only commented on their face book to say thanks for over 1000 shares.

What difference does that make

I thought dogs had to be kept on leads in parks. Don't they?

Not many people I see when walking mine don't use leads,especially parks,don't know if in this case dog was snatched on or off lead. The Chihuahua which was snatched from Longley park was actually on lead,but was found tied up to a tree by another dog walker later that evening.x

Must be terrible for the owners.

I thought dogs had to be kept on leads in parks. Don't they?

Oh right I see, not sure to be honest? I go past Hillsborough park twice a day though and loads if not most people let their dogs off there