Facebook and MP appeal to find missing Rocco
By jayenolan | Saturday, February 19, 2011, 12:07
Local MP Mark Reckless has become involved with hundreds of other local people in an appeal to find the missing Staffordshire Bull Terrier puppy, Rocco, stolen recently from a house in Strood.
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Please help in the search for missing puppy Rocco ...
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... and if you know who these people are, please contact via Facebook, Doglost or Crimestoppers asap.
The Facebook group, Who Stole Rocco, now numbers over 1300 members, all raising awareness to help find the eleven week old puppy and return him safely to his owner, Lucy. Rocco, who is tan coloured with a white chest, was stolen along with a safe on January 19th.
Mark Reckless is using his website to publicise the search and asks for anyone with information on the theft to contact the owners via their email: [email protected] or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Commenting on the case, Mark said:
"The owners of the puppy are obviously very distressed at the loss. I am only too happy to help highlight the case via my website and social networks. I hope that it leads to the early return of Rocco to his rightful owners."
Denise Ford of Doglost.co.uk, co-ordinating the search, appealed directly to the thieves, saying they can hand Rocco over safely and without fuss to her, by contacting her on 07702 862937.
And to lessen the chances of a theft like this happening to anyone else, the Marlowe Park vets practice at Wells Road in Strood, is offering dog chipping for half price - £15 – until the end of the month, so do take advantage.
Possibly coincidentally or possibly not – there has also been a safe theft from Sherwin Knight school, with eye witness reports of the perpetrators suggesting a likeness to the thieves who took Rocco. If you have any information that can lead to the safe return of Rocco to Lucy, please do get in contact as soon as possible.
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You're veryw elcome Sue, I hope he's found safe and well soon.
By jayenolan at 13:12 on 20/02/11
ReportAn excellent campaign, good luck in finding Rocco. Someone must know who these people are.
By sylviesill at 09:48 on 20/02/11
ReportThank you very much for highlighting this story, Rocco has now been missing for just over 4 weeks... 34 days.. Please help us to help Lucy find Rocco. By joining the group on Facebook... Who Stole Rocco and Rocco Missing and sharing these links on YOUR Facebook with YOUR friends more people will hear/see about our Rocco's plight. Please print off poster from here... http://tinyurl.com/5vrfqe2 pop it in your car's rear screen/staff room/canteen...anywhere you are helping!!! If anyone can offer help handing flyers out please also mention that on the group. The telephone number for Marlowe Park veterinary Centre is 01634 297989 Please Please get your dog/puppy chipped if its not already done! Even if your vet says.. " we leave it until 2nd jabs have been done", insist it be done there and then, for your own peace of mind,. Thank you once again Jaye for your great post Sue
By stroodsue at 16:31 on 19/02/11
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