The public’s help is needed in tracing an allegedly stolen French Bulldog from St Albans.

Between 1pm and 3pm on Thursday, August 13, one-year-old black and white French Bulldog Gordon managed to leave his home in Worley Road.

It’s alleged the dog was found and, between 3pm and 4pm, taken to an address in Potters Bar where it was believed his owner lived.

After enquiries at this address by police, Gordon could not be accounted for.

PC Clare Lapenna said: “Understandably the owners of Gordon are distressed by the loss of their pet and want to be reunited with him as quickly as possible.

“I would ask anyone with any information about this incident or the possible whereabouts of Gordon to contact me as soon as possible.”

A 55-year-old woman from Potters Bar has been arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation.

She has been released on police bail until September 30.

A 53-year-old man from Potters Bar has been arrested on suspicion of theft and has been released on police bail until September 30.

Anyone with any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact PC Lapenna via 101, quoting crime reference F1/15/2879.