Police appeal for information to find diabetic alert dog who provides life-saving support to owner

By The Editor

26th Aug 2021 | Local News

Chester alerts his owner when her illness puts her in danger
Chester alerts his owner when her illness puts her in danger

Police are appealing for information about the theft of a diabetic alert dog that provides life-saving support to his owner.

The incident took place on Thursday, 4 March at about 11:15am, near Pevensey Road, Feltham, a Cocker Spaniel was stolen, whilst out with his owner.

The dog called 'Chester', is an eight-year-old, male and has a black fur with distinctive tan eyebrows, silvery ears and lip markings.

He was wearing a red collar with a name tag and a red harness.

Chester has a specialist skill, where he able to sense the owners' hypoglycaemic episode (low blood sugar) and alerts her so she is able to seek treatment.

Police believe Chester could be anywhere in west London and are asking local people to alert them if they know of his whereabouts.

PC Ben Watson, officer in the case, West Area Command Unit said "The owner of the dog has a serious illness that she is able to manage with the assistance of her dog. I would urge anyone with any information, to contact us"

Anyone with any knowledge of the theft or knows of the whereabouts of the dog should contact police on 101 quoting crime reference 0504897/21

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