Carshalton dog grooming salon hit in burglary

The Dog Hut Carshalton, in South London, remains closed for business after being burgled at the end of June.

The family business, located at 5 High Street, said windows had been smashed and equipment stolen during the robbery that took place at approximately 12:57am on 24 June.

The business said: “Following police enquiries and CCTV investigations, officers believe this may be linked to a suspect involved in another incident the previous night. From what has been seen on CCTV, it appears the individual had little idea what they were actually looking for, but that hasn’t stopped them causing significant damage to our premises.

“Windows have been smashed, blood has been left at the scene, equipment has been stolen, and our shop has been unable to operate.

“As a small family-run business, this isn’t just a building. It’s our livelihood. It’s the result of years of hard work, sacrifice, long days, late nights, and the support of our amazing customers. To see it damaged in this way is absolutely heartbreaking.”

The Dog Hut Carshalton is offering a £5,000 reward for information leading to the identification of the person responsible.

The business added: “We will be back, but for now we’re focusing on helping the police bring the person responsible to justice.”