Information sought after Wiltshire man discovered murdered when his dog came home without him

64-year-old Graham Pennycook left home on the morning of Thursday 24 September 2026 to walk his dog on his regular route near Perham Down, Ludgershall. When the dog returned without him that morning, his wife raised the alarm. 

Graham Pennycook

Graham's body was later found in woodland in Perham Down. Investigators believe he was assaulted in the woods, close to where he was found.

As a national charity, independent of the police, Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £20,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever is responsible for the murder of Graham in Ludgershall, Wiltshire.

Police believe Graham was about 40 to 45 minutes into his regular walk when he was attacked. We at Crimestoppers are appealing for information from anyone who was in or around Perham Down between 10.00 am and 11.00 am on Thursday 24 September 2026, or has dashcam footage from the area between 9.00 am and 6.00 pm. Even a small detail could help.

Is this you? Do you have that information or footage? You can tell Crimestoppers what you know and remain 100% anonymous - guaranteed. You don't need to speak to the police.

Call free on 0800 555 111 any time, day or night, or fill in our quick and easy online form, here on our website:

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"Graham went out for a familiar walk and never came home. His family are left without him and without answers. 

“If you know something about what happened but do not want to speak to the police, you can share with Crimestoppers anonymously. Even a detail you think is small could help.”

Beth Simpson, Crimestoppers Regional Manager Central South West

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We guarantee complete anonymity, meaning that people who call or contact us online can pass on what they know without ever giving any personal details. Computer IP addresses are never traced. Telephone calls are never recorded, there is no caller line display and no 1471 facility.

Claiming a reward: 

The reward will only be payable for information passed directly to Crimestoppers and not to the police. A reward code must be asked for when calling us on 0800 555 111. If you contact our charity via our online form anonymously, the 'keeping in contact’ facility must be used, and a reward code must be requested on your initial contact with us.
 
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5 November 2026