Fears dog missing from Perthshire home may have been stolen

A missing Perthshire dog may have been stolen, the owners now fear.

Despite a reward being offered by Helen Murray Threipland of Fingask Castle, Rait, in an effort to trace her two-year-old English springer spaniel Effie, there has been no news.

A call was made to the castle on Monday July 7 saying the dog had been found near the A90, but there has been no further contact.

Reports that the much-loved pet may have been taken by three people in a white transit van have been passed on to the police who are investigating. They were described as a girl with tattoos and two men in their 20s with dark/black hair.

“Anyone who has lost a dog you will know what a horrible experience it is,” said Mrs Murray Threipland.

“Please can I ask everyone to keep a look for anyone with a dog like Effie or if you see anyone selling a dog like Effie on any selling pages.”

Anyone with information on Effie’s whereabouts should contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or the owner on 01821 670777 line 5 or line 1.