Crime Alerts London Colney Neighbourhood Watch - feb 2009

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DOG OWNER SUBJECT TO COURT ORDER - COLNEY HEATH

A DOG owner from Colney Heath has been subject to a court order after their dog was involved in a number of incidents during 2008.

Officers from the London Colney Neighbourhood Team and St Albans District Council’s Animal Warden received a number of reports of a Weimaraner attacking other dogs in the village.

Despite a warning and advice from the Animal Warden being given to the owner about controlling the dog, more incidents occurred and the owner was eventually summonsed to court.

During a hearing at St Albans Magistrates Court on Tuesday, February 10, the owner was subject to a court order with control measures. These include muzzling the dog in a public place, the dog being put on a lead in a public place, and being walked by a person over 18.

Sergeant Mark Andrews of the London Colney Neighbourhood Team said: “I am pleased with the outcome of this hearing and I hope the owner now takes responsibility of keeping their dog under control seriously. I also hope this sends a strong message to other owners in the area and they keep their dogs in control in a public place.”

St Albans City and District Council’s Portfolio Holder for Community Engagement and Support commented: “Aggressive dogs are a menace not only to people but also to other dogs. If irresponsible owners refuse to heed advice then it is right that the Council's Animal Warden Service seeks a court order to impose control measures.”

If you have any information relating to any of the following incidents please telephone 01727 796213

20 November between 10.00-18.45- theft of reg plates from Motor Vcehicle in Colne Gdns. PC862 Scott investigating.

21 November at 23.30. Damage to car, Caledon Rd car park. PC544 Hiles investigating.

22 November between 23.00 - 23.19. Damage to car and house window Alexander Rd. PC995 Chipchase investigating.

25 November at 00.05. Attempted burglary Hadleigh Close. Damage to door. PC1269 Milligan investigating.

25 November between 11.00-09.28. Theft of pushchair from outside flat, Cotlandswick. PC627 McDermott investigating.

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