CCTV FOOTAGE of two youths allegedly stealing a bulldog from a home in Roydon has been released as part of an attempt to track them down.

During the theft, a youth is believed to have climbed over a fence into a back garden before handing the dog over to an accomplice.

The burglary happened in the village sometime between 11am and 12 noon on Monday August 24, but police have only just released the images this week.

The dog, called Alfie, is two-and-a-half years old and is white and brown in colour.

Anyone with information about the incident or who recognises the youths is urged to contact PC Kelly Catley at Epping police station on 0300 333 4444 or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.