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Police appeal after caravan thieves steal dog show prizes

Dog shows are very popular at many caravan parks

by Tom Lowenstein

Police are on the hunt after caravan thieves in Lincolnshire stole a tourer that contained its owners prized dog show awards.

The authorities have now appealed for help tracking down the criminals who stole the 2004 Elddis Avante 475 from Broadgate in Sutton St James on early Friday morning.

It is thought that the white caravan, which had dog stickers decorating its rear window, was stolen between midnight and 4am.

“The offenders used a jack to lift one side up and have then used an unknown instrument to remove the locking nuts before breaking off the hitch lock,” police said.

In addition to the dog stickers, which the thieves may have now removed, the caravan also had a smashed outer panel on its front window and has maroon writing on its side.

Anyone who may know anything is asked to call PCSO Ben Harrington at Lincolnshire Police on 101 or through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.