A CAT has been stolen from a home in Colchester.

Charley was taken from their home in Jasmine Close, Greenstead, on Wednesday, April 8.

Owner Carol Hills said: “Charley is lovely big ball of ginger fluffy loveliness and I can’t believe someone has taken Charley.”

Paul Hills said: “There have been lots of reports about cats going missing. It has been reported to police.

“He is only one-year-old and is very distinctive with a ginger beard.

"We just want him back home."

Anyone with information call Mr Hill on 07979 456070.