OSLO, December 28, 2025 – A beloved 15-year-old dog named Bamse was reportedly stolen from outside a Coop Mega supermarket in Oslo on Saturday afternoon, sparking a search and police investigation. The theft, which occurred around 2 p.m. near Carl Berner, has left the dog’s 82-year-old owner distraught.
Search Intensifies for Stolen Senior Dog
Authorities are seeking facts about a woman in her 40s believed to be involved in the disappearance of Bamse, a Border Collie and Flatcoat retriever mix.
- Bamse, a 15-year-old dog, was taken from outside a store in Oslo on saturday.
- Police suspect a woman in her 40s is responsible for the theft.
- The dog was wearing a black leather collar with the owner’s phone number.
- Authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the police.
The missing canine is a cross between a border Collie and a Flatcoat retriever, and was wearing a black leather collar with the owner’s telephone number at the time of the incident, according to operations manager Rune Hekkelstrand. Police have received information suggesting a woman in her 40s may have taken Bamse.
Did you know?-dog theft is a growing concern in many countries, frequently enough driven by demand for specific breeds. Reporting any suspicious activity is crucial to protecting pets.
What happened? Bamse, a 15-year-old Border Collie/Flatcoat retriever mix, was stolen from outside a Coop Mega supermarket in Oslo around 2 p.m. on Saturday. who was involved? The victim is an 82-year-old man, and police suspect a woman in her 40s is responsible. Why did it happen? The motive remains unknown. How did the search unfold? Police initiated an investigation, and both they and the owner actively searched the area throughout the afternoon without success.
What should you do if you see Bamse? Contact the police instantly, and they will work to reunite the dog with his owner.
The woman is believed to have connections to the Sinsen/carl Berger and Brugata/Storgata areas of Oslo, police stated. A witness selling magazines outside the Coop Mega provided a description of the woman to authorities, though police have not yet been able to make contact with the witness.
Pro tip-if you witness a potential pet theft, try to safely document details like vehicle licence plates, descriptions of individuals, and the direction they travel. Share this with authorities.
As of Saturday evening, Bamse remained missing. Both the police and the dog’s owner had been actively searching the area throughout the afternoon without success, Hekkelstrand reported at 9:56 PM.
“If you have information in the case, call the police, and we will ensure that dog and owner are reunited,” hekkelstrand said.
How did it end? As of Saturday evening, Bamse remained missing. Police continue to investigate and are actively seeking information about the woman in her 40s. The case remains open,and authorities are hopeful for Bamse’s safe return.
