Who stole our Ruby?

3:41pm Tuesday 8th July 2008

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A DOG that was snatched from its owner during a terrifying attack has been safely returned to its owner.

Daniel Moran was walking eight-month-old Ruby along Sea Road, at around 6pm on Saturday, June 28, when he was approached by two men who wanted to buy her.

When the 21-year-old refused to hand Ruby over, he was pushed into the back of a red van with Ruby and driven away by the two men.

After a struggle, the former Mosslands School pupil was let out in Birkenhead and the vehicle was driven away with Ruby inside.

Thankfully, the dog was safely returned to Daniel on Saturday after a mystery man, believed to have bought Ruby from her abductors, contacted Daniel’s family.

But the search for the men responsible continues and police have issued an e-fit of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the incident.

Daniel’s relieved mother Diane told the Globe: “Obviously we’re very happy that Ruby is back home, but the men who put my son through this terrifying ordeal must be caught.”

Recalling the moment Ruby was snatched, Daniel said: “One of them tried to pick her up off the ground and put her in the van. They pulled my jacket over my head and started punching me.

“I got put into the back of the van and was fighting with one of the men all the way to Birkenhead, before I was kicked out. I was upset and devastated after Ruby was taken.

“At the time I wasn’t really thinking of my safety, because I was just trying to keep hold of her. She’s quite a small dog and was crying and biting.”

Following the incident, posters were put up in the surrounding area and an Internet appeal was launched.

The men believed to be responsible are described as being of Asian appearance, around 6ft tall and aged around 30. Anyone with information should call Wirral CID on 777 2667.