Dog theft is increasing, and so are new laws targeting this awful crime. But will they help?
- Written by Lisa Parker, Lecturer in Law, University of South Australia
ShutterstockAmid the first year of the pandemic in 2020, crime statistics in Victoria showed an increase in the number of dogs reported stolen. Since then, media reports suggest there’s been an increase in dog theft in Australia.
The price of dogs has increased during the pandemic given higher demand and decreased supply, particularly of...
