Canaries stolen from back garden

Police are appealing for information after a number of canaries were stolen from a house in Bolton-le-Sands near Carnforth. The theft occurred between 6.30pm on Tuesday October 19 and 8.30am the following morning. Twelve Harlequin canaries were stolen from an aviary in the back garden of a property on Sunnycroft Hillcrest Avenue. They are described as being of varying colours with a crown on their head. PC Peter Bennett, from Morecambe police, said: “It is possible that these canaries may have been stolen specifically due to their rarity value, however an opportunist theft cannot be ruled out.” Anyone with information should call police on 08451 25 35 45 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(Reproduced from Lancashire Evening Post, 25th October)

Gardien Tip: All pet enclosures need to be suitably alarmed - the distress caused by the loss of animals is generally worse than the loss of goods. See the garden alarms available at http://www.garden-security.co.uk/garden-alarms.aspx