PLETTENBERG BAY NEWS - Following several recent sightings in and around Plettenberg Bay of a man, known for allegedly swindling people out of money by using stolen dogs, authorities have issued a warning about how to approach alleged tricksters like him.
The man, who cannot be named as he has not yet been charged with any animal-related crimes, has been seen around the coastal holiday town of late dragging or carrying pets – which allegedly do not belong to him – around.
Just over a week ago authorities confiscated a mixed breed dog from him, called Buttons, after residents reported the man dragging the dog around town.
Plettenberg Bay Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) inspector Tracy van der Byl said the suspect’s modus operandi varies.
She said at times he would try and sell puppies to visitors for cash, but other times he would use dogs to beg.
“The money or food sadly never goes towards feeding the animals,” Van der Byl said.
She added that with the festive season approaching, she believed the man’s activities would increase.
Read the Knysna-Plett Herald to find out more about this culprit and how to protect your pets.
ARTICLE: YOLANDÉ STANDER, KNYSNA-PLETT HERALD CORRESPONDENT
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