POLICE have launched a CCTV appeal after a dog was stolen in Weston-super-Mare town centre.
The incident took place on Regent Street on Tuesday, December 20 when a Staffordshire Bull Terrier was stolen from its owner.
An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “We are appealing for the public’s help after a dog was stolen from Weston-super-Mare town centre.
“We would like to speak to these men as we believe they have information which could aid our investigation.
“The Staffordshire Bull Terrier was stolen from its owner in Regent Street at around 10.50pm on Tuesday 20 December.
“The dog is grey with a white marking on her front right leg.
“The suspect made off with the dog in a white van, which was parked in Oxford Street outside The Loft nightclub.
“Officers would like to the two people in the CCTV. They are both described as young, white men, aged around 18 years old. They are both shown wearing black jackets, grey jogging bottoms, and white trainers.
“One has short, dark hair and the other is blonde.
“If you have any information, or can identify the individuals in the CCTV images, please contact 101.
“If you can help, please call 101 and give the call handler the reference number 5222303634.”
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