Police are hunting burglars who stole a Jack Russell dog from the shed in the garden of a house in Dellfield, St Albans.

The burglary occurred between 9pm on Wednesday, March 5, and 10.30am on Thursday, March 6.

The male dog is aged two and a half years old.

PC Lee Gough said: "The owner of the dog has been left devastated by the theft of their beloved pet and I would urge anyone who knows of the dog’s location, or has been offered it for sale, to contact me immediately.

"I would ask anyone who remembers seeing anything unusual or suspicious around the stated times to also contact me as it’s possible you may have information that can assist the investigation and reunite the dog with its rightful owner."

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Gough via Hertfordshire Constabulary’s non-emergency number 101, citing crime reference F1/14/706. Alternatively call Crimestoppers, the independent charity, anonymously on 0800 555 111.