FIVE-week-old pups have been stolen from an address in Eton Road, Clacton.

Police were called to reports of a burglary where two French Bulldog puppies were stolen between 8am and 8.20am yesterday morning.

It is thought the suspect entered the property via the back door.

Oswald and Dakota are light cream in colour and one is currently suffering from breathing difficulties.

If you have been offered these puppies for sale or witnessed anything, please contact Clacton police station on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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