The Ursine world was rocked today by news that Da Bearz may have turned to a life of crime. "We need to talk to Da Bearz urgently" explained Defective Trefur Pawlmer

Sources close to Da Bearz have confirmed that they are being sought by the paw-lice in connection with the recent disappearence of a sock belonging to Lady Conlin, a former 'associate' of Da Bearz.

As readers of our society column will know, Da Bearz have been regular escorts of the fun-loving debutante sock over the last six months. Most recently, they attended the premiere of the Ro-beart Redford movie Snout of Africa