Brandon Woolveridge preyed on distressed people who had posted social media appeals after their dogs or cats went missing
A blackmailer who falsely told distraught pet owners he had found their lost animals before demanding cash for their safe return has been jailed.He then demanded money be paid into various bank accounts in return for them getting the pets back. Sometimes he threatened to kill the animals if he did not get what he wanted.Cumbria Police said some victims paid money, with Woolveridge even laughing at one pet owner after she had sent him £1,000, saying: "Now I can buy a new car.
Woolveridge was caught after analysis of phone evidence linked him to the cases. Detective Inspector Amanda Sykes, of the force’s major incident team, spoke after the sentencing. "Although we know they will always suffer from the loss of their pets, we truly hope that seeing Woolveridge appear in court will offer some sense of justice."
"Checks could involve conducting a video call with the person to see your pet with them – or asking for new photos of your pet; if you do this please check carefully to make sure any photo is genuine.
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