Dogsey

Stolen ferrets, dogs and power tools thought to belong to people in North Herts have been seized by police after a raid.

The animals and items were recovered after police officers carried out a raid at a travellers’ site in Bedford yesterday afternoon.

The warrant was issued by police after several burglaries in the North Herts area over the last month.

Ferrets and a cocker spaniel, believed to be taken from an address in Hexton on Tuesday night, were found as well as a Labrador with seven puppies.

Around 25 different power tools, which are thought to have been stolen during burglaries in North Herts over the past month were also seized.

A chipping machine and a caravan which are also believed to have been stolen were also removed by police.

North Herts Chief Inspector Julie Wheatley said: “I’m thrilled with this result.

“We had received several reports of dogs and other animals being stolen in the North Herts area so it became a real issue for us.

“As a result, we utilised a large number of resources and worked closely with Bedfordshire Police to help tackle the problem quickly.

“Yesterday’s result is a really good example of several teams working together, including members of the public, to target those who commit crime.”