By XAVIER SMERDON
POLICE are appealing for witnesses after two stolen dogs were brutally killed in Werribee early this morning.
A Victoria Police spokesperson said it was believed a black staffey and a white maltese shitsu were stolen from the rear yard of a residence in River Park Court in Werribee after 8pm on Monday night.
“Investigators believe both the dogs were thrown from the window of a vehicle travelling west on Heaths Road as it approached the roundabout at Purches St around 12.15am,” the spokesperson said.
“The two dogs were located deceased on the road by a witness.”
The vehicle, reported to be travelling at speed at the time of the incident, has been described as an early model white 4WD or van.
Detectives are appealing for anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area or has knowledge about the dogs’ deaths is to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or visit www.crimestoppers.com.au
