Pet owners in Twickenham are being asked to remain vigilant after a black cat was found dead with injuries “consistent with the UK Animal Killer”.
The body was found in Sixth Cross Road, and the perpetrator, also known as the Croydon Cat Killer, is believed to have struck between Saturday, December 9, and Monday, December 11.
A spokesman for South Norwood Animal Rescue (SNARL) said: “The injuries are consistent with the UK Animal Killer.
“The owners wish to remain anonymous at this time.”
Police have offered a £10,000 reward for information leading to the killer, who has been linked to more than 370 animal deaths since 2015.
The police have been working together with SNARL to catch the killer. The investigation, called Operation Takahe, is based out of Croydon and includes police from multiple London boroughs.
Until the perpetrator is caught, the official advice is to keep pets indoors as much as possible, especially at night and to ensure gardens are secure, as the person responsible is known to enter back gardens.
If anyone has any information on who may be committing these offences, contact the Operation Takahe Team on 020 8649 0216, the police on 101 (quoting Operation Takahe) or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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