Brave Frank is found dead on beach after Canvey burglary

11:00am Wednesday 21st November 2012 in Local News

Frank's devastated owners Lynn Seabrook and Terry Proctor Frank's devastated owners Lynn Seabrook and Terry Proctor

A BRAVE guard dog who was protecting his home from burglars when he was snatched during a break-in has been found dead on a beach.

Terry Proctor and Lynn Seabrook’s worst fears came true when they got a call from police on Saturday, November 17 to say their much loved pet Frank, a four-year-old Boston Terrier, had been found washed up on Shoebury beach.

Intruders broke into the couple’s home in May Avenue, Canvey, last week but left empty handed after ransacking the property looking for cash and jewellery.

However, when Mr Proctor, 49, discovered the break-in on November 13, Frank was nowhere to be seen and when Ms Seabrook, 50, discovered traces of blood and saliva on a set of franch doors in the house the next day they knew something bad must have happened to him.

Ms Seabrook, who is a cleaner at Oikos on Canvey, said Frank was “over protective” of his property and would have bitten the burglars, which may have prompted them to throw him against the doors and then dump him in the sea.

She was preparing appeal posters when the police called. She said: “Pets are not even safe in their houses now.

“I never expected this to happen, it’s terrible. I just hope he didn’t suffer too much and was unconscious when they chucked him in the sea, but we’ll never know.

“He was a good guard dog, well loved and liked, if anyone knocked at the door he was always by my side. I’m frightened to open the door now, it’s really shaken me up.

“We’ve had so much support and phone calls, it’s upset a lot of people, I just don’t want it to happen to anyone else.”

An Essex Police spokesman said: “Burglary is a horrible enough crime, often leaving victims very upset and this sort of thing makes it doubly awful.

“Essex Police deplores the actions of whoever did this and we will make every effort to find out who it was and bring them to justice.”

Officers returned Frank to Ms Seabrook and Mr Proctor on Saturday so he could be buried.

Anyone with information is still urged to contact Canvey police station on 101.

Comments (30)

11:11am Wed 21 Nov 12

John T Pharro says...

Our Prime Minister "crime is falling".
Six armed robberies on Canvey in five weeks, mugging of a lady in Deepwater Road last week, Councillor Howard's house has bricks thrown at it, etc etc and now this.
Just what next?
Not a dog lover, but this is just awful.
Our Prime Minister "crime is falling". Six armed robberies on Canvey in five weeks, mugging of a lady in Deepwater Road last week, Councillor Howard's house has bricks thrown at it, etc etc and now this. Just what next? Not a dog lover, but this is just awful. John T Pharro

11:11am Wed 21 Nov 12

Olivia2847 says...

So sorry to hear this news, totally cruel and insensitive .....
So sorry to hear this news, totally cruel and insensitive ..... Olivia2847

11:15am Wed 21 Nov 12

EssexVicky says...

Horrific crime- what an evil society we live in
Horrific crime- what an evil society we live in EssexVicky

11:16am Wed 21 Nov 12

Eric Whim says...

Poor old Frank
Poor old Frank Eric Whim

11:16am Wed 21 Nov 12

Red Hand Gang says...

This is disgusting. I sincerely hope these b*stards are caught!
This is disgusting. I sincerely hope these b*stards are caught! Red Hand Gang

12:00pm Wed 21 Nov 12

cheekycherry says...

This is absolutely disgusting, what is going on down May Avenue as this is the same road where the toddler was attacked by yobs last month!
This is absolutely disgusting, what is going on down May Avenue as this is the same road where the toddler was attacked by yobs last month! cheekycherry

12:14pm Wed 21 Nov 12

Nebs says...

John T Pharro wrote:
Our Prime Minister "crime is falling".
Six armed robberies on Canvey in five weeks, mugging of a lady in Deepwater Road last week, Councillor Howard's house has bricks thrown at it, etc etc and now this.
Just what next?
Not a dog lover, but this is just awful.
The police chiefs must take part of the blame for this. To show that they are doing a good job they report reducing crime figures. Lord alone knows how they have managed to do this year in, year out, for as long as I can remember reading this paper.
If crime had really reduced as much as we keep getting told then a 20 percent police budget cut would be easily managed, as there would be so many fewer crimes for them to detect that they would be spending all day telling people the time and helping old ladies across the road. That it is not so must cast doubt on all the statistics that we have been told over the years.
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote: Our Prime Minister "crime is falling". Six armed robberies on Canvey in five weeks, mugging of a lady in Deepwater Road last week, Councillor Howard's house has bricks thrown at it, etc etc and now this. Just what next? Not a dog lover, but this is just awful.[/p][/quote]The police chiefs must take part of the blame for this. To show that they are doing a good job they report reducing crime figures. Lord alone knows how they have managed to do this year in, year out, for as long as I can remember reading this paper. If crime had really reduced as much as we keep getting told then a 20 percent police budget cut would be easily managed, as there would be so many fewer crimes for them to detect that they would be spending all day telling people the time and helping old ladies across the road. That it is not so must cast doubt on all the statistics that we have been told over the years. Nebs

1:36pm Wed 21 Nov 12

hotdog 999 says...

i got broke in last xmas and was at work at the time but my dog was in the house and when i got the call from the police the fist thing that went through my head was my dog thank gog he was ok when i got home . sorry to hear of your lost of frank and I sincerely hope these b*stards are caught!
i got broke in last xmas and was at work at the time but my dog was in the house and when i got the call from the police the fist thing that went through my head was my dog thank gog he was ok when i got home . sorry to hear of your lost of frank and I sincerely hope these b*stards are caught! hotdog 999

1:58pm Wed 21 Nov 12

emcee says...

Quote Essex Police spokesperson: “Essex Police deplores the actions of whoever did this and we will make every effort to find out who it was and bring them to justice.”
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Then get your finger out rather than tell Mr Proctor that you had no intentions in sending scenes of crime officers until after the Echo made contact.
Quote Essex Police spokesperson: “Essex Police deplores the actions of whoever did this and we will make every effort to find out who it was and bring them to justice.” - Then get your finger out rather than tell Mr Proctor that you had no intentions in sending scenes of crime officers until after the Echo made contact. emcee

2:41pm Wed 21 Nov 12

GlenEckett says...

I feel very sorry for them. Possessions can sometimes be replaced, but to lose a dog like this is terribly sad.
I feel very sorry for them. Possessions can sometimes be replaced, but to lose a dog like this is terribly sad. GlenEckett

4:09pm Wed 21 Nov 12

eddicaine says...

If caught will be just a slap on the wrist for these probably druggies. Never mind, will be getting counselling from their new centre in Weston Road Southend soon
If caught will be just a slap on the wrist for these probably druggies. Never mind, will be getting counselling from their new centre in Weston Road Southend soon eddicaine

4:12pm Wed 21 Nov 12

tepluap says...

sad story.. Bastards...
sad story.. Bastards... tepluap

4:12pm Wed 21 Nov 12

tepluap says...

sad story.. Bastards...
sad story.. Bastards... tepluap

4:12pm Wed 21 Nov 12

tepluap says...

sad story.. Bastards...
sad story.. Bastards... tepluap

4:20pm Wed 21 Nov 12

smile~like~you~mean~it says...

Scum bags.
Scum bags. smile~like~you~mean~it

4:30pm Wed 21 Nov 12

billericay boy says...

I don't like the saying guard dog as the dog doesn't know what their purpose in life is for, apart from being loved and to have a happy life, I would not call my kids guard kids, but at the end of the day this should be regarded as murder if these scum bags can do this to a pet then what Next.....
I don't like the saying guard dog as the dog doesn't know what their purpose in life is for, apart from being loved and to have a happy life, I would not call my kids guard kids, but at the end of the day this should be regarded as murder if these scum bags can do this to a pet then what Next..... billericay boy

4:45pm Wed 21 Nov 12

Green777 says...

So sorry to hear what happend, When these bast***s are cought i hope they are made an example.The amount of Crimes going on not just in our Area but all round essex, I wonder if alot has been due to the amount of cutbacks
through this great penny pinching government. We also should have more police walking about day and night with longer prison terms ,for these waste of space layabouts that can't be botherd to work like normal people. So sick of the excuses they give
So sorry to hear what happend, When these bast***s are cought i hope they are made an example.The amount of Crimes going on not just in our Area but all round essex, I wonder if alot has been due to the amount of cutbacks through this great penny pinching government. We also should have more police walking about day and night with longer prison terms ,for these waste of space layabouts that can't be botherd to work like normal people. So sick of the excuses they give Green777

6:15pm Wed 21 Nov 12

mrs m boone says...

When these people do get caught they are let out on bale to do another crime before they get a hand slap in court and told not to do it again the law in this country is a joke and needs to be laughed at,as i do all the time.I do hope they are caught but as my mum got burgled last year,and as yet they have not been caught as far as we know,so i do know how this family feel,and i hope they can get over this but i donot think people do,
When these people do get caught they are let out on bale to do another crime before they get a hand slap in court and told not to do it again the law in this country is a joke and needs to be laughed at,as i do all the time.I do hope they are caught but as my mum got burgled last year,and as yet they have not been caught as far as we know,so i do know how this family feel,and i hope they can get over this but i donot think people do, mrs m boone

6:43pm Wed 21 Nov 12

scatty jackie says...

when i read this it broke my heart. so many burglarys now where there taking our much loved dogs. then the scumbags sell them on. we been searching for my sis in laws dog for 4 months now. and the not knowing is terrible. but this is pure evil. hope they catch the low lifes that did this to theses peoples furbaby. they will find it hard to get over this. i used to feel proud to be british a animal loving country. but sadly a minority ruin my pride to say im british anymore. hoping this couple are getting support from their family friends god bless them. rest over rainbow bridge frank x
when i read this it broke my heart. so many burglarys now where there taking our much loved dogs. then the scumbags sell them on. we been searching for my sis in laws dog for 4 months now. and the not knowing is terrible. but this is pure evil. hope they catch the low lifes that did this to theses peoples furbaby. they will find it hard to get over this. i used to feel proud to be british a animal loving country. but sadly a minority ruin my pride to say im british anymore. hoping this couple are getting support from their family friends god bless them. rest over rainbow bridge frank x scatty jackie

8:13pm Wed 21 Nov 12

Brunning999 says...

Moronic low life scum that deserve locking up for years.
The dog deserves a medal it obviously was doing its job and got killed for it.

We have not seen the worst of crime that is to come and will come.

I am sick to death about being told crime figures are falling they are not the only reason is because they are being manipulated and a Berlin Wall has been built making it almost impossible to report crime or even to speak to a real policeman.

And with a 20% Police budget cut, a Government in power that has almost destroyed Police Morale, done nothing to improve law and order in fact worsened the situation so it is obvious even to a blind man worse is yet to come, so lock up, alarm up and keep a persuader under the bed, and that is why the Government are thinking about giving more rights to householders who fight back.

The local MP will be gone at the election as how often do you hear her remark about crime other than agree with cutting Police budgets and making ways to blame the Police easier.
Moronic low life scum that deserve locking up for years. The dog deserves a medal it obviously was doing its job and got killed for it. We have not seen the worst of crime that is to come and will come. I am sick to death about being told crime figures are falling they are not the only reason is because they are being manipulated and a Berlin Wall has been built making it almost impossible to report crime or even to speak to a real policeman. And with a 20% Police budget cut, a Government in power that has almost destroyed Police Morale, done nothing to improve law and order in fact worsened the situation so it is obvious even to a blind man worse is yet to come, so lock up, alarm up and keep a persuader under the bed, and that is why the Government are thinking about giving more rights to householders who fight back. The local MP will be gone at the election as how often do you hear her remark about crime other than agree with cutting Police budgets and making ways to blame the Police easier. Brunning999

9:23pm Wed 21 Nov 12

tepluap says...

sorry guys dont know how my earlier post is seen 3 times I only posted once
sorry guys dont know how my earlier post is seen 3 times I only posted once tepluap

11:58pm Wed 21 Nov 12

heartbeat says...

Disgusting, vile scum. This has incensed a lot of people. I really hope they are soon caught and get to share some cosy prison time with a few animal-loving heavies who are as happy to dish out violence as they obviously are.
Disgusting, vile scum. This has incensed a lot of people. I really hope they are soon caught and get to share some cosy prison time with a few animal-loving heavies who are as happy to dish out violence as they obviously are. heartbeat

5:44am Thu 22 Nov 12

rodgdodge says...

RIP Frank.
Another brave hero, defending his family against invaders, should get a medal!!
RIP Frank. Another brave hero, defending his family against invaders, should get a medal!! rodgdodge

7:55am Thu 22 Nov 12

howironic says...

I don't think I have ever seen a story on here before where everyone is in total agreement, not even the dog hating brigade have come out.

In relation to the story, we all know that nothing will happen to them if caught, but I would love to get my hands on them and snap their scrawny little necks.
I don't think I have ever seen a story on here before where everyone is in total agreement, not even the dog hating brigade have come out. In relation to the story, we all know that nothing will happen to them if caught, but I would love to get my hands on them and snap their scrawny little necks. howironic

9:53am Thu 22 Nov 12

grippie says...

Some stories are beyond belief, that there are people who could do this.
I'm lucky enough to own a lovely dog and this story is very upsetting, my thoughts are with the poor dogs owners.
Some stories are beyond belief, that there are people who could do this. I'm lucky enough to own a lovely dog and this story is very upsetting, my thoughts are with the poor dogs owners. grippie

11:11am Thu 22 Nov 12

Warriorisme says...

These scum need to be caught NOW!
If you can kill a defenseless animal then human life is also worth nothing to these low lifes.
These scum need to be caught NOW! If you can kill a defenseless animal then human life is also worth nothing to these low lifes. Warriorisme

11:57am Thu 22 Nov 12

_champagne2 says...

This is utterly disgusting - I hope these evil monsters are caught who did this - poor dog and upsetting for this couple.
I had a bogus door step collector last week and reported it but didn't even get a reply. What is the point of a crime stopper no if they don't get back to you. We need more police not Commissioners - what a waste of public money yet again
This is utterly disgusting - I hope these evil monsters are caught who did this - poor dog and upsetting for this couple. I had a bogus door step collector last week and reported it but didn't even get a reply. What is the point of a crime stopper no if they don't get back to you. We need more police not Commissioners - what a waste of public money yet again _champagne2

10:07pm Thu 22 Nov 12

DaddysGirlJ says...

What has happened here is a terrible tragedy for this couple. Some people love their dogs as pets but Terry and Lynne loved little Frank so much, he was their baby, he was a cherished dog and everyone who met Frank remembered him because he was such a sweet little dog. The people who did this, need to be found - they don't deserve to breathe the same air as the rest of us.
And RIP Frank, and God bless Terry and Lynne, you are in the thoughts and prayers of lots of people.
What has happened here is a terrible tragedy for this couple. Some people love their dogs as pets but Terry and Lynne loved little Frank so much, he was their baby, he was a cherished dog and everyone who met Frank remembered him because he was such a sweet little dog. The people who did this, need to be found - they don't deserve to breathe the same air as the rest of us. And RIP Frank, and God bless Terry and Lynne, you are in the thoughts and prayers of lots of people. DaddysGirlJ

9:39am Fri 23 Nov 12

Parsnip says...

John T Pharro wrote:
Our Prime Minister "crime is falling".
Six armed robberies on Canvey in five weeks, mugging of a lady in Deepwater Road last week, Councillor Howard's house has bricks thrown at it, etc etc and now this.
Just what next?
Not a dog lover, but this is just awful.
Does anyone actually believe a single word the government says?
[quote][p][bold]John T Pharro[/bold] wrote: Our Prime Minister "crime is falling". Six armed robberies on Canvey in five weeks, mugging of a lady in Deepwater Road last week, Councillor Howard's house has bricks thrown at it, etc etc and now this. Just what next? Not a dog lover, but this is just awful.[/p][/quote]Does anyone actually believe a single word the government says? Parsnip

5:28pm Sun 25 Nov 12

doris8 says...

eddicaine wrote:
If caught will be just a slap on the wrist for these probably druggies. Never mind, will be getting counselling from their new centre in Weston Road Southend soon
Completely agree, nothing will be done. They will get the sympathy vote and be counselled. justice is never served. I hate the area we live in, there is nowhere you can feel safe, not even in your own home. Justice system is useless and police can't be bothered with the paper work! A lady got stabbed a few months back and out of he three lads involved, 2got let off and 1 got arrested for attempted robbery... No mention of the fact they've ruined her life, stabbed her and left her petrified to go out.
[quote][p][bold]eddicaine[/bold] wrote: If caught will be just a slap on the wrist for these probably druggies. Never mind, will be getting counselling from their new centre in Weston Road Southend soon[/p][/quote]Completely agree, nothing will be done. They will get the sympathy vote and be counselled. justice is never served. I hate the area we live in, there is nowhere you can feel safe, not even in your own home. Justice system is useless and police can't be bothered with the paper work! A lady got stabbed a few months back and out of he three lads involved, 2got let off and 1 got arrested for attempted robbery... No mention of the fact they've ruined her life, stabbed her and left her petrified to go out. doris8

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