Dog Thiefs Beware (Followed yesterday while walking dog)
This is a message to any dog walkers in the area, be aware of who is around while walking your dog! Yesterday at around 4pm (just as it was getting dark outside) I was walking my dog nearby Putney Common. As I got to the Spencer Arms Pub, I noticed 2 men just standing around, one on either side of the road. The one I walked past clearly watched me and my dog to the point of staring, then changed his direction and began walking behind me. The man on the other side of the street joined him. I turned down Sefton Street and I noticed them both cross the road and follow behind me together. I sped up a little and so did they, so I turned into another road and pretended to walk into someone's front garden as if to be going home. They walked past me checking out my dog again, but slowed down and began looking over their shoulders. I got my keys out to be more convincing, at which point they walked off.Some may take it as me being over the top, but human instinct tells you when you're being followed. They clearly had an interest in my dog; their body language and the fact they both watched him as I walked past them was disconcerting to say the least. For reference they were both average build, and sounded Eastern European when I heard them speak. We shouldn't have to feel threatened when walking our dogs, but as it's getting darker and Christmas is around the corner, I guess some people are looking for a quick present. Be vigilant.
James Green ● 2561d2 Comments