Police are appealing for information after a family pet was stolen during a burglary.

A six-month-old blue and brindle puppy was taken from a home in Winters Way, Waltham Abbey sometime between Monday evening and Tuesday morning.

The Rhodesian ridgeback cross puppy is called Dash and has a white tip on his tail, white toes and white patch on his chest.

No other property was taken in the burglary and Dash’s collar was left on the grass outside.

Anyone with information about the burglary or has information about Dash’s whereabouts should contact the investigating officer DC Stephen Baker.