A "despicable" thief stole a puppy from a child as she played on a swing in her garden.
The police have issued a public appeal for information today following the theft which happened in Moor Road, Orrell, at around 6.50pm yesterday, Saturday, April 22. A man walked into the garden, picked up the puppy then ran away while the young girl was playing outside in her garden.
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) said the dog is a four-month-old puppy and was wearing a flowery collar at the time. GMP Wigan West shared the details of what happened and asked anyone with information to come forward.
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The force's Facebook post has been shared thousands of times with people branding the thief a"despicable". A police spokesperson said the thief was described as being of mixed race, in his 30s and wearing a black jumper with the word "security" on the front.
Commenting on the police's appeal, David Hall said: "Despicable. I hope the little girl is okay and the dog is returned safely." Emma Laura commented: "I cannot believe what I am reading. I hope the little girl and the family are okay and their beautiful dog is returned to her family safe and sound."
Sandra Shove added: "My god, what cruel individual does that? My heart goes out to the family and the little girl must be heartbroken."
In a Facebook post, GMP Wigan West said: "Have you seen this dog? A child was sat in her garden on the swings with her dog on Moor Road in Orrell at 6.50pm on Saturday. A male described as mixed race, believed to be in his 30s wearing a black jumper with 'security' on the front, has entered the garden, taken the dog from the child and ran off in an unknown direction.
"The dog is called Dotty and was wearing a flowery collar – the dog is four months old so still very young. If you have any knowledge of this theft, or have any sighting of the dog, please contact GMP on 101 and quote log number 2771-22042023."
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