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Date Responded 15 April 2021

Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')

As you may be aware the purpose of the Act is to allow a general right of access to information held at the time of a request, by a Public Authority (including the Police), subject to certain limitations and exemptions.

You asked:

 

1. The number of stolen pets (dogs, cats, horses, other small animals) OR crimes involving stolen pets in 2019 (1 January - 31 December).

2. The number of stolen pets (dogs, cats, horses, other small animals) OR crimes involving stolen pets in 2020 (1 January - 31 December).

3. If recorded, the species and breed of animals stolen in 2019 (1 Jan - 31 Dec).

4. If recorded, the species and breed of animals stolen in 2020 (1 Jan - 31 Dec).

5. Please provide locations (where known) involving theft of the animal eg house/street/garden in 2019 (1 Jan - 31 Dec)

6. Please provide locations (where known) involving theft of the animal eg house/street/garden in 2020 (1 Jan - 31 Dec)

In Response:

We have now had the opportunity to fully consider your request and I provide a response for your attention.

Following receipt of your request, searches were conducted with the Corporate Development Department of Northumbria Police. I can confirm that the information you have requested is held by Northumbria Police.

I am able to disclose the located information to you as attached.

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