Pensioner attacked and dog stolen

[Catherine]

The dog's picture has been made public so it would be dangerous to keep him.  The reward is even more incentive to return the dog somehow. 
I hope we hear soon that the dog is back home.

Definitely thugs. No one beats up an old guy walking his dog without incurring the wrath of everyone around them. Their friends could turn them in for the reward.
They deserve it.