General News
18 July, 2023
Police call for help after dogs found dead beside highway
Police are appealing for public assistance after two dogs were stolen in Moliagul this weekend and later found deceased nearby. Two Jack Russell’s, three-year-old Sassy and six-month-old Buzzy, were outside a property with their owner on Moliagul...
Police are appealing for public assistance after two dogs were stolen in Moliagul this weekend and later found deceased nearby.
Two Jack Russell’s, three-year-old Sassy and six-month-old Buzzy, were outside a property with their owner on Moliagul Drive on Sunday, 16 July.
It is understood a white utility pulled up at the property about 11.30am.
Investigators were told the driver opened the door, stole the two dogs then fled the scene in the vehicle.
Both dogs were located by a member of the public along the side of Wimmera Highway on Monday, 17 July, around 6km away from where they were stolen.
Police are continuing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident and investigations are ongoing.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, has dashcam/CCTV footage or information is urged to contact Leading Senior Constable Mick Balazs at Bridgewater police on 5437 3232 or Crime Stoppers 1800 333 000.
