A dog was stolen from its kennel in the early hours of this morning.
Wessex, a golden cocker spaniel, was stolen from an address in the Hilfield area north of Dorchester at around 12.15am on Thursday, July 27.
Dorset Police are appealing for information from the public following the theft of the animal.
It was reported that Wessex was taken from his kennel and the offender was seen making off in the direction of Cerne Abbas.
Wessex, a working golden cocker spaniel, who is 11-years-old and has a cauliflower left ear and grey around the muzzle.
Police Constable Sebastian Haggett, of Dorset Police’s Rural Crime Team, said: “We are investigating this incident and we are very keen to reunite Wessex with his owner, as well as identify the offender involved.
“I would urge people to keep a look out in the local area and I would also like to hear from anyone who comes across a dog matching the description given being offered for sale in unusual circumstances.
“I would also like to hear from anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the vicinity during the early hours of Thursday 27 July 2023, or who has any further information that might assist our investigation.
“Finally, we would ask members of the public to share this appeal so we can help find Wessex and bring him home.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Dorset Police at www.dorset.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting occurrence number 55230117386.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111
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