ARMED thugs stole a beloved pup from a Pollok home at knifepoint last night. 

Three men wearing balaclavas broke into a home in Meiklerig Court at around 10pm on Wednesday, reportedly armed with Stanley knives and an axe. 

One of the thugs threatened the homeowner with a bladed weapon before nicking the nine-month-old Cairo. 

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His owners have been left devastated by the loss of the dog and have launched a GoFundMe page to cover the costs of a cash reward for anyone who has information on the American Bull dog's whereabouts. 

Breeders can fetch as much as £1000 for the desirable dogs.

Thankfully, no one was injured in the raid. 

The gang, described as tall and of muscular builds and wearing dark tracksuits and black balaclavas, headed east in the direction of Meiklerig Crescent towards Linthaugh Road carrying the puppy. 

Detective Constable Christopher Sneddon, of Police Scotland’s Glasgow CID unit, said: “Thankfully nobody has been injured as a result of this incident but the owner has been left evidently shaken.

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“We are appealing to anyone who may have noticed three men acting suspicious in the area to come forward and speak to officers.

“If there is anyone who has possible CCTV or dashcam footage that could assist with our enquiries, please get in touch with police.

“I would also ask if anyone is approached about buying a puppy similar to this to get in contact with police.

“Police can be contacted on 101 quoting incident number 3960 on Wednesday, April 14, 2021.”