THIEVES SNATCH CAR AND PET
A Froghill man is appealing for information after thieves stole his car and made off with it while he was shopping.
Robert Furness, who lives in Dogrose Lane, Froghill, came back from the supermarket on Monday (February 27) to discover that his beloved 1958 Hillman Minx had been stolen during his absence.
"I noticed a couple of young men hanging around the car park as I locked the car," said Mr Furness.
"When I got back both they and it were gone. The car means a great deal to me because I've had it for a long time.
"I just want it back as quickly as possible, preferably undamaged."
However, it is possible that this wish will be granted, as Mr Furness went on to explain:
“The loss of the car notwithstanding, I am also very anxious to secure the return of my pet Nile crocodile, who was lying on the back seat at the time.
"Nipper usually makes very little noise and can remain still for long periods. It is likely that the thieves failed to notice him in their haste to get away with the car.
"Whoever did this would be well advised to return him before he gets hungry," Mr Furness told the Observer.
“One thing I can assure these people is that Nipper is not too fussy about what he eats," he added, holding up his right hand to display the lack of two fingers and a thumb.
The police have issued a statement, asking for assistance from the public.
Anyone knowing the whereabouts of either the car or the animal, or anyone noticing a person or persons with what appear to be freshly amputated limbs, should phone the Froghill Constabulary on 0372 47777.
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