No dog thefts linked to chalk marks same Cambridgeshire police - but report markings anyway say officers

Fenland police have issued reassurances and guidance to dog owners across the county concerned about chalk markings outside of homes.

Posting on their Facebook page Fenland officers said: "We’re aware that a number of residents have felt worried about chalk markings being linked to potential dog thefts in the county.

"Whilst we haven’t linked this activity to any recent dog thefts in Cambridgeshire, we completely appreciate people’s concerns and over the last few days, we’ve had a number of reports from dog owners about markings outside their homes.