Hampshire Police Alerts -Third person arrested in connection with dog theft in Horndean

Good afternoon,

We wanted to provide you with an update following our enquiries into a robbery in Horndean on Tuesday, 3 August 2021, where a dog was stolen.

Officers have now arrested a third person in connection with the incident, that happened at around 5.55pm on Stonechat Road.

A 13-year-old boy was walking his dog when he was approached by an unknown man who asked the dog's name. The dog was then forcefully taken. The suspects made off in a blue car.

The boy was uninjured and the dog later returned.

Officers have now arrested a third person in connection with the incident. 

A 31-year-old man from Farnborough has been arrested on suspicion of robbery. He has been questioned by officers and released on police bail with conditions while enquiries continue.

Officers initially arrested a 36-year-old man from Paulsgrove and a 17-year-old boy from Portsmouth on suspicion of robbery. 

The 36-year-old man was questioned by officers and released under investigation. 

The 17-year-old boy was also questioned by officers and released on police bail. 

Enquiries are ongoing.