Police are turning to the public for information following a spate of burglaries in Bessbrook and Camlough.
A pet Jack Russell dog was killed and left it in a child's bed in the most recent one on Friday.
In previous weeks cash, jewellery and sports equipment's been stolen across the region.
Officers are looking for group of men travelling in a dark-coloured BMW.
They say it could be displaying English, Irish or Northern Irish plates.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by dialling 101.
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