{
  "id": 7302342,
  "title": "Durban family searches for missing Husky after CCTV captures dog theft",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/durban-family-searches-for-missing-husky-after-cctv-captures-dog-theft",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T11:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "IOL",
    "slug": "iol",
    "url": "https://iol.co.za/news/south-africa/kwazulu-natal/2026-09-14-durban-family-searches-for-missing-husky-after-cctv-captures-dog-theft/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Durban family is desperately searching for their beloved Husky, Hunter, after CCTV footage revealed the dog was stolen from their property. Aishwarya Pillay, the owner, noticed Hunter was missing after she couldn't locate him when she tried calling him with treats. The driveway gate had been left open, leaving no doubt that Hunter had left the premises. Pillay posted an SOS alert for a missing dog on community WhatsApp groups, which led to a breakthrough. The footage showed a group of children taking Hunter from her property, pulling him along with a rope around his neck. The SPCA advised pet owners to ensure their animals are secure with properly fenced yards and microchipped pets, as tags can be removed or lost. If you have any information regarding Hunter's whereabouts, contact Reaction Unit South Africa or Pillay directly.",
  "summary": "A Durban family is appealing for information after their three-year-old Husky disappeared from their property. CCTV footage shows children taking the dog.",
  "key_points": [
    "Durban family searches for missing Husky named Hunter",
    "CCTV footage shows children stealing Hunter from property",
    "SPCA advises proper fencing and microchipping for pet security"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}