Pedigree puppies stolen from south Shropshire Kennels

A total of nine puppies were stolen from the kennel block at isolated rural premises near Cleobury Mortimer last Thursday afternoon.

The dogs were snatched after the thieves forced a lock on the kennel block.

A litter of eight-week-old Cocker spaniels - four black and tan faced and one with a black face - worth a total of £6000 were taken together with four Springer spaniel pups valued at £1,800 in total.

The kennels are run by Mr Will Clulee and his partner Sue who train and breed gun dogs. He has offered a £1,000 reward for the arrest of the offenders and the return of the puppies.

A West Mercia Police spokesperson said today: "We are appealing for any information which might assist with our investigation into the theft of these dogs.

"We urge who spotted anything suspicious in the locality which might be connected, or anyone with information about the current whereabouts of the puppies, to contact Ludlow police station on 0300 333 3000."

Information can also be given to the anonymous Crimestoppers number, 0800 555 111.