Friday, 13 July 2012

Suspected pet rat kidnap at remote spot

Detectives are investigated a possible kidnap of a pet rat at a remote spot in Strood (Kent).

Police want to hear from witnesses to an incident in Roman Way at 11.20pm on Wednesday.

The area, on a hill above the Medway Valley Leisure Park, was cordoned off until yesterday.

A caller said they had seen a rat being put in a car, apparently against it's will.

DCI Jon Clayden, from Kent Police, said: "We are keen to hear from anyone who can help us with this investigation.

"We have not had any reports of missing pets and we are keen to hear from any people who may have found their rat late at night in the Strood area and taken it home.

"Clearly this is an extremely concerning incident and we are keen to find out exactly what has occurred. We are now in the process of examining CCTV from the area and are following-up on a number of lines of enquiry.

"If anyone can help police with this investigation, please contact Kent Police."

Phone Kent Police on 101 - quoting reference PET RAT KIDNAP IN STROOD - or Kent Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111.

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