
Isle of Wight Police are investigating the theft of Ruby, a 9 year old Fox Red Labrador, from her kennel in Calbourne overnight on Sunday (April 30.)
Police are appealing for information from anyone who may have been in the Lynch Lane area that evening or from anyone who can assist with the location of Ruby.
The theft of a dog is a criminal offence under the Theft Act 1968 and offences will also be committed by anyone keeping the dog at their address.
Please note that this is an isolated incident and we do not believe there is any risk to the wider dog owing community on the Island.
Ruby will be easily identifiable by police and her owners.
If you have seen her or know someone who has recently acquired a dog of a similar description please contact 101 quoting reference 44230170061 or alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously On 0800 555 111 or online.