A HEARTBROKEN family are appealing for the return of adorable Alfie, a British Bulldog who was stolen from a garden at his home in Roydon on Monday (August 24).

The Bulldog was taken by two hooded men between 11am and noon from a rear garden in the village.

A witness spotted a man climbing over the garden fence and handing Alfie over to a second man.

Both men were wearing hooded tops.

His family have been left heartbroken by the ordeal and are asking for help in tracking him down.

His owner said: “I can’t believe someone would do this; my children are devastated and we just want Alfie back.”

Alfie is a British bulldog, aged two-and-a-half years and is white and brown brindle colour.

Officer investigating Pc Kelly Cattley said: “This theft happened about midday, were you in the area? Did you see the two men with Alfie? If you have any information please contact me.”

If anyone has any information please contact Pc Kelly Cattley at Epping police station on 0300 333 4444 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.