Police are appealing for information following a dog theft in Hugglescote.

A Boston Terrier pup called Ronnie was stolen from a home in Central Road during the early hours of last Sunday.

And, despite a possible sighting nearby, Ronnie has not been found.

Leicestershire Police gave more details this morning (Friday).

They said: "Officers are appealing for information to help find a dog that was reported stolen from Hugglescote.

"The dog, a female Boston Terrier puppy called Ronnie, has been microchipped and was reportedly stolen from a property on Central Road on Sunday 21st March between 3am and 7am."

Detective Constable Natasha Perkins said: "There has been a possible sighting of Ronnie in the Hugglescote area but having completed extensive house to house enquiries we have been unable to gain any further information so far.

"If you have any information about where Ronnie is or who might be responsible for taking her we would like to hear from you – your information no matter how insignificant you think it might be could help with our investigation and reunite Ronnie with her owner."

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 21*157754.

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