Appeal after Jack Russell is stolen from property in Bridgnorth

It is believed the dog was taken from a property on Ludlow Road sometime between 1.30pm and 5.30pm on Friday 15 July.

An unknown offender or offenders are thought to have travelled down a private drive to the property, before leaving with the dog that was outside at the time.

Efforts to trace the family pet by the owner have so far proved unsuccessful, and the incident was reported to police on Monday morning.

'Pepper' the dog is described as a black and white 'Jack Russell' female, 5 years-old with a smooth coat. She walks with a limp on her hind legs and has a lot of scarring on their left cheek / jaw area of the face. She also has one small tooth missing from the top on front and a cauliflower ear.

She has been chipped and is a working dog with no collar, described as approachable by her owner.

Anyone who sees a dog matching Pepper's description, or anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity in the area on Friday 15 July, is asked to call officers in Bridgnorth on 101, quoting incident number 106s of 18 July.