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2017-07-19 11:24 Jaycey

Can you remove the word Alleged from name title. ..Thanks xx

2017-07-10 21:48 ClaireC

No longer alleged but now proven!

2017-07-10 21:42 ClaireC

This man has finally been jailed for stealing three dogs from a home 18 months ago

Martin MacDonagh went on the run but justice caught up with him today.

Facebook shares snared the criminal who stole three dogs worth a total of £5,000 from a home near Stroud – and today he was ordered to pay compensation and jailed.

When Martin MacDonagh and another man were caught on CCTV in January 2016 stealing English springer spaniels Maddie, Harley and Brandy, it was seen by thousands of Facebook users who shared the images far and wide.

A witness recognised him, called police, and he was arrested the following month after biting and punching a man outside a pub, Courtney Daly, prosecuting, told Cheltenham Magistrates’ Court today.

“The dogs’ owner Scott Manson was at work and he has five working dogs in Chalford near Stroud,” said Miss Daley. “While driving past his house he noticed the rear gate was open – he knew he had locked it so checked and three dogs were missing.

“He had CCTV and two offenders were seen removing three dogs. A friend of Mr Manson’s circulated the images on Facebook and asked for witnesses.

“A witness called police and officers were given the defendant’s name.

“On February 23, 2016 he was arrested on another matter and he gave a no comment interview.

“One dog was found roaming the streets in Bristol and that was the most expensive at £3,000 – the other two dogs were worth less, at £1,000 each.”

The Facebook group 'STOLEN Maddie Brandy and Harley' has more than 5,200 members who widely shared the images of the crime.

MacDonagh, of Bradley Road, Bristol was arrested after biting and punching a man outside the Pint Pot pub in Gloucester, Miss Daley told the court and he gave a ‘no comment’ interview about the dogs.

Seven-year-old Maddie, six-year-old Brandy and seven-month-old Harley were stolen while Mr Manson’s other dogs Reuben and Willow were left behind. Brandy was recovered in Bristol in February last year.

MacDonagh was charged in March last year and after failing to turn up at court in September and October last year he went on the run, then was captured and was remanded in custody on March 28 this year. He has been in jail ever since.

Will Rose, defending, handed up a psychiatric report and said his client was in poor mental health due to traumatic events in the past, and is easily persuaded.

“He is 45 and has a very long and difficult history with mental health,” said Mr Rose. “He had a very difficult background. He comes from a very closed Irish travelling family and a very traumatic event happened, and he was a victim of some awful crimes. That led to mental health difficulties and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

“He hears voices, he is of extremely low mood, he is extremely vulnerable. The theft of the dogs was not his idea – there was another man involved.”

Mr Manson is a mobile farrier and often works at Cheltenham racecourse.

Parts of his victim impact statement were read to the court by Miss Daley.

“They mean the world to me and I was gutted when they were taken,” said Miss Daley, reading his statement. “They were great dogs and I intended to breed from the older dog. I wish this had never happened. All I wanted was my dogs back.”

MacDonagh admitted the theft of the do

Last edited: 2017-07-10 21:44:36 by ClaireC

2017-03-28 16:26 madmudmob

http://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/man-accused-of-stealing-spaniels-hauled-before-courts-after-six-months-on-run/story-30233333-detail/story.html

2016-04-28 11:34 madmudmob

https://www.facebook.com/200199263341601/photos/a.226040510757476.71733.200199263341601/1295807047114145/?type=3&comment_id=1297041826990667&ref=notif&notif_t=photo_comment&notif_id=1461759800174227

2016-04-13 12:10 Baydogs

Man charged with stealing these three dogs---

http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/14345061.Man_charged_in_connection_with_three_stolen_dogs_in_Chalford/

Sadly Harley and Maddie are still missing.

Last edited: 2016-04-13 12:15:58 by Baydogs

2016-02-09 22:28 Baydogs

Brandy has been found but Maddie and Harley are still missing.

If you know the above people,or recognise the car which had fake plates, please contact Doglost or the police.

Please share share share!

2016-02-03 13:33 Baydogs

Latest article in Stroud News and Journal -
http://www.stroudnewsandjournal.co.uk/news/14249957.Victims_of_dog_theft_offer____substantial_reward____for_safe_return_of_their_three_springer_spaniels/

2016-02-03 09:07 Baydogs

Fake plates or not, someone sees this vehicle on a forecourt and takes their money for the fuel. They'll be on CCTV at these places too.Could posters possibly be emailed to them?

South Wales Argos link-
http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/news/14236498.Updated__images_released_after_man_steals_three_English_springer_spaniels_from_Chalford_home/

Thunderclap link-
https://www.thunderclap.it/projects/37187-help-find-stolen-spaniels

2016-02-03 08:00 Jaycey

Shared on FB. ..Someone must recognise the scumbag!.There is a clearer picture of this monster and another on the Stroudlife link put on by Lisa...It also confirms the registration plates are false!..This could be part of a big ring of dog thieves.. The ID pictures need to go on national news programmes! !

Last edited: 2016-02-03 08:31:08 by Jaycey

2016-02-03 07:18 ClaireC

Shared

2016-02-02 17:39 ClaireC

C'mon everybody, somebody knows who these guys are! Do the right thing and stop these cruel acts to both dogs and their owners! I'm sure there will be a reward for their safe return. DO IT NOW!

2016-02-02 17:36 ClaireC

Reynard ive asked admin to change rather than me!

Last edited: 2016-02-02 18:45:47 by ClaireC

2016-02-01 08:52 DogLostReynard

'Alleged' its certain now it was THEFT / Stolen

2016-01-29 17:55 Baydogs

New images released on this link
http://www.westerntelegraph.co.uk/news/14240988.New_images_released_of_men_in_connection_with_stealing_of_three_dogs_from_Chalford_home/

2016-01-28 07:19 ClaireC

Wrongun1 with reference to your post at 2143,I think the facebook page is from LOST AND MISSING SPANIELS NATIONWIDE Site if i recall.

Last edited: 2016-01-28 19:01:12 by ClaireC

2016-01-27 22:58 DogLostLisa P - Regional Co-ordinator, Central

Here are the girls individual DL pages x
Harley http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=97832#.VqlLTfmLSUl
Brandy http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=97831#.VqlLXfmLSUl
Maddie http://www.doglost.co.uk/dog-blog.php?dogId=97830#.VqlLbPmLSUl

2016-01-27 22:16 DogLostLisa P - Regional Co-ordinator, Central

There are pics in this article x http://www.stroudlife.co.uk/PICTURES-Raider-steals-dogs-Stroud-home/story-28618176-detail/story.html#4

2016-01-27 21:43 wrongun1

i cant find their face book page!

Last edited: 2016-01-27 21:53:11

2016-01-27 21:35 #stoppettheft

Let's hope the Police can provide a Reg.no.& these Dogs soon back home. X

Last edited: 2016-01-27 21:52:46

2016-01-27 21:23 zen

this needs to be added to one of the dogs page

2016-01-27 20:45 Jonathan

Definitely a VW Signum, can you post the registration details if you have them?

2016-01-27 20:15 Jot cotswolds

Car is a silver vauxhall signum

Last edited: 2016-01-27 22:01:06

2016-01-27 19:59 Cross

From Facebook.. there are 3 girls Brown and White springer spaniels...sharing via facebook... good luck... There is also a car registration plate visable.. can the police not zoom in on this..? or has this already been done...? xx

Last edited: 2016-01-27 20:04:14 by Cross

2016-01-27 19:05 Veronica

This is the alleged thief of the three stolen English Springer Spaniels Maddie 97830; Brandy 97831 and Harley 97832.

Last edited: 2016-01-27 19:06:41 by Veronica

2016-01-27 18:04 AlisonH

Can we have more details please. Gender and colour would help.

2016-01-27 17:26 Mollychops

Thanks admin .

2016-01-27 17:22 Baydogs

Thanks Jayne. I'm sure everyone here would love to find this one!

Would Crimewatch be interested do you think?

Last edited: 2016-01-27 17:22:50 by Baydogs

2016-01-27 17:19 DogLostJayne - Founder Doglost.

Share please and bring this low life to justice! But find the dogs first! Just press share please!

2016-01-27 17:03 Admin

Sorry to see that ALLEGED THIEF OF GL6 ESS is missing.

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