This is the moment a dognapper snatches a poorly, elderly woman’s Shih Tzu from outside a newsagents in Manchester.
Jack, a male Shih Tzu, was sat outside Bobby’s Convenience Store waiting for his owner on Rochdale Road when he was snatched by an unknown assailant on March 11.
CCTV footage shows the dognapper running away from the shop and towards an awaiting Ford Mondeo on a side road. The incident happened in broad daylight.
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Jack’s 60-year-old owner suffers from lung cancer and relies on her beloved Shih Tzu for emotional support. He still hasn’t been found.
The woman, who doesn’t want to be named, is appealing for anyone who might have Jack to contact Greater Manchester Police – or at least return him to a vet. She wants to welcome him home with ‘no questions asked’.
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Since the news broke a couple of days ago, the CCTV footage has been surfacing on social media and DogLost, the biggest UK dog rescue community, has also got involved.
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Justine Quirk, volunteer media representative for DogLost, said: “Any theft of any dog is cruel and the emotional toll it takes on an owner can be utterly destroying – but in this case, it’s not only affecting her emotionally but medically too.
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“It’s very clear that Jack means everything to her and that’s why we are appealing to anyone that knows where Jack is, to do the right thing and either contact Greater Manchester Police or DogLost so we can get Jack home safely.
“If you have Jack or you were sold him not knowing he was stolen, then please take him to any veterinary practice, say you found him and leave him there safely.
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“They will ensure he is returned. We have very clear CCTV footage of the car and the people involved in Jack’s theft so please do just get in touch.”
A spokesperson for Greater Manchester Police said that the force is continuing its enquiry into the incident.
Anyone with any information about the theft can contact Jack’s owner’s DogLost representative on 07981090965 or call Greater Manchester Police on 101.
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Police launch investigation after six-year-old girl sadly dies in Rochdale collision
Emily Sergeant
A police investigation has been launched after a six-year-old girl was sadly killed during a collision in Rochdale.
Officers are appealing for information after the shocking incident on Monday night (28 April).
Greater Manchester Police (GMP) explained that, at around 5:35pm, a Range Rover was travelling westbound along Ashfield Road in Rochdale, when it collided with a six-year-old girl who had entered the carriageway.
The girl suffered ‘serious injuries’, but despite the best efforts of the emergency services who attended the scene, she died shortly after, and specialist officers are now supporting her family at this time.
The driver remained at the scene, and no arrests have been made as of yet.
Officers from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are currently investigating the incident and their enquiries are ongoing, so as officers continue their work, they are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident, and are urging them come forward with any information.
#APPEAL | Officers are appealing for information after a child sadly died following a collision in Rochdale last night.
At around 5.35pm a car collided with a six-year-old girl who had entered the carriageway on Ashfield Road.
Appealing to the Greater Manchester public this week, DC Thomas Johnson, from GMP’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, commented: “I firstly want to pass my condolences onto the family of the girl who tragically died following the collision. The thoughts of everyone from our investigating team are with them and we are continuing to support them where we can.
“As our work progresses, we are asking for anyone with any information to please come forward.
“You may have witnessed last night’s incident, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage. If you can send this to our officers, this would be greatly appreciated as we put together a complete picture of last night’s incident.”
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police via 101 or gmp.police.uk, quoting log 2683 of 28/04/25, or alternatively, you can contact SCIU directly on 0161 856 4741.
You can also call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
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Tram disruption to continue into the evening following damage in city centre
Daisy Jackson
Disruption to Metrolink trams will continue into the evening as engineers scramble to repair damage to an overhead line.
Power has now been restored following an earlier incident but services are still unable to run through Deansgate-Castlefield, a crucial stop in the city centre.
It’s left trams operating on a revised service pattern while damage to the overhead line is repaired.
Earlier today a driver in Manchester city centre reported a loss of power and damage to a pantograph – which is used to connect trams with the overhead power lines.
Images now shared by TfGM show the damage that has taken place, with the pantograph collapsed onto the roof of the tram.
The new tram service pattern began at 3pm and will continue until further notice, as follows:
Altrincham – Cornbrook
Eccles – Cornbrook
Manchester Airport – Firswood
East Didsbury – Firswood
Rochdale Town Centre – Exchange Square
Bury – Ashton-under-Lyne
Trafford Centre – Wharfside
Customers are able to use their Metrolink tickets on Bee Network bus services and some train services while the disruption continues.
TfGM’s Network Director for Metrolink, Ian Davies, said: “We are sorry to anyone whose journey has or will be impacted because of today’s disruption.
“Power has now been restored, and the cause has been identified as damage to overhead lines near to Deansgate-Castlefield Metrolink stop.
“Specialist engineers will be making repairs today and staff will remain out on the network to assist passengers with their journeys.
“We have had to make some changes to services while the repair work takes place, and I’d encourage people to continue to check the Bee Network app, website and social channels for the latest information and advice for the remainder of the day.”
The Manc -
24th March 2021 
