Dog and puppies stolen in Cowpen Bewley, Billingham

Police are appealing after a Jack Russell Terrier and her puppies were stolen in the Cowpen Bewley area of Billingham.

The incident happened overnight on Monday 24th June into Tuesday 25th June, at Manor Farm in Cowpen Bewley village.

Four-year-old Tinkerbell, a Jack Russell, and her three nine-week-old puppies were stolen. One puppy is female – described as brindle with white on her chest and the other two puppies are brindle males with white paws.

Tinkerbell was dumped nearby and managed to return home of her own accord with minor injuries, but the puppies remain outstanding.

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to get in touch, and are particularly interested in a silver coloured van which was seen around 11pm on Monday 24th June as it sped around Cowpen Bewley village.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC Richard Davidson at Cleveland Police on 101, quoting reference number 119377.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555 111.