Crime: Halifax man distraught over theft of dog he bought after wife died

By Sarah Fitton
Published 14th Dec 2022, 09:58 BST
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A Halifax man has been left devastated by the theft of a dog he bought after his wife died.

Police are appealing for help to find black Labrador Bella who was reported stolen from Ovenden.

They said her owner bought Bella after his wife passed away and is “distraught” at her disappearance.

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She was wearing a red collar when she disappeared and is microchipped.

Bella has been missing for a few daysBella has been missing for a few days
Bella has been missing for a few days

Officers from Halifax Neighourhood Policing Team said: “Bella has been missing a few days now and Allan is becoming more and more worried, and we ask that everyone keep an eye open.

"Local NPT officers will be out and about looking for Bella so if you have any information please tell them if you know anything.

"Let’s see if we can makes Allan’s and Bella’s Christmas.”

They are urging anyone who knows where Bella is to call them on 101 or use the live chat facility on the West Yorkshire Police website, quoting reference number 13220680116.