Perry County Sheriff fields multiple stolen dog reports
<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: 10pt;">Authorities are investigating a recent string of dog thefts in Perry County reportedly done by someone posing as an animal control officer.<br /> Sheriff Steve Bareis says his office has received three allegations of dog thefts in recent weeks, and prior to each incident, a white truck with a dog box in the back has been seen in days prior or in close proximity. <br /> Bareis says Perry County Animal Control has a white truck, but it has a camper shell on it and is marked as Perry County Animal Control. The suspected vehicle, possibly a Dodge Truck, has "Animal Control" on the truck. It may be a magnetic sign.<br /> Anyone with information is encouraged to call the Perry County Sheriff's Office at 618-357-5212.</span></span>