A dog and seven puppies were stolen in Gayton, near King's Lynn, in the early hours of this morning.

Eastern Daily Press: A dog and seven puppies were stolen in Gayton: Submitted picturesA dog and seven puppies were stolen in Gayton: Submitted pictures (Image: Archant)

A 10-month-old black and white cocker spaniel bitch named Dolly and seven puppies were taken from a property in Winch Road between 1am and 1.45am.

The puppies are seven-weeks-old and are described as a black dog, golden dog, chocolate and white dog, black and tan dog, black and white bitch, chocolate bitch and a cinnamon and white bitch.

Police would particularly like to hear from anyone who may have seen a small dark coloured hatchback car which was seen in the area around the time of the theft or from anyone who may have been offered the dogs for sale.

•Anyone with information should contact Norfolk Constabulary on 101. Alternatively you can provide information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via their anonymous online form at www.crimestoppers-uk.org