Please be aware that there have been reports locally of cable ties being used to identify properties with potential dogs to be stolen. Remain vigilant and report anything suspicious on 101 or online. Please make sure your dogs are micro-chipped, wearing a collar with an ID tag at all times and even when in the garden and NOT with the dogs name on- include only your name and telephone number.

source https://www.yourcommunityalerts.co.uk/da/337576