A FAMILY has been left distraught after its pet dogs were stolen from the garden of a home in Great Bromley.
Two Jack Russell terriers were taken after someone entered the back garden of the property in Harwich Road, Great Bromley.
One of the dogs, called Jack, was later found abandoned, wandering the streets near Colchester.
Penny, who is brown and white and aged 18 months, is still missing. She was named because of a tan circle of hair on her right flank.
Investigating Officer, PC Dan Heard, said the owners have young children who are all deeply upset by the incident.
He said: "We would urge anyone who saw people acting suspiciously near the main road going through Great Bromley to get in touch.”
The pets were taken at about 8pm on Thursday.
Anyone with information about the theft, or Penny's current whereabouts, is asked to call Elmstead Neighbourhood Policing Team on 0300 333 4444 or 101.
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