UK dog owners are sharing their concerns after a homeowner in the Wirral peninsula posted a photo labeled blue, claiming it was found on the front door of his home.
“so many, so much [sic] agreed with my thoughts I really hope it’s nothing to worry about…but I just wanted to share this to see if anyone has had anything similar??? [sic] Birkenhead area… I have dogs and other animals,” the user wrote in one Facebook Community.
Some in the group panicked, arguing that the sticker should be a “sign” or communication between the thieves. Pet theft, especially among high-value dog breeds, is on the rise in the UK, in part as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.
A surge in demand for the rare breed and a precarious financial situation is more than a perfect storm – however, while these thefts are on the rise, the belief that thieves operate in rings Being organized with encrypted communications is a no-brainer, especially in the modern era where illegal activities are often communicated in private online groups.
“It doesn’t make sense to leave stickers when we have the technology to communicate directly with each other. If I wanted to notify someone that there was a certain dog at a certain address, I would use my cell phone” Written a skeptical Facebook user.
Dr Claire Nee, a psychologist at the University of Portsmouth, whose work involves interviewing convicted criminals, says Cambridgeshire Live that “Although only a small percentage of thieves use these codes or work in a ‘bundle’ fashion, householders should be vigilant and report anything to the police. Perhaps more importantly, homeowners should assess and address their property’s natural vulnerabilities such as rear and side entrances and signs that indicate a home is uninhabited to reduce the risk of theft. . ”
Currently, there’s no confirmation that the blue stickers have any meaning – and aside from the semi-anonymous claims on social media, there’s no way to track whether these stickers have exported. present in one or more houses. No one becomes a victim of theft or other crime after being “marked” by one of these stickers.
While there’s a chance this is a story not a story, take it as a friendly reminder to have your pet microchiped, monitor them if they enjoy being in the yard alone. and awareness of actual crime – not just gossip – in the area.
