A missing three-year-old Romanian rescue dog has been spotted in a coastal village.

Auburn, arrived at her new home in Paston, near Mundesley windmill last month after being rescued from a shelter in Romania.

But around September 21 the adorable golden retriever, owned by Jill and Ian Gillam, escaped through a fence and ran off.

Auburn was spotted in Overstrand at 10am yesterday by dog walker Lesley Bedford.

The dog was hiding under a bush on the corner of Beach Close and Paul's Lane near the play area but ran off into a nearby garden and has not been seen since.

Mrs Bedford, 62, from Beach Close, said: 'She was very scared and frightened. We tried talking to her but she turned her back to us.'

Mr Gillam was called and tried to rescue the dog.

Before that Auburn has been spotted in Happisburgh and Gimingham areas.

Mr and Mrs Gillam's daughter Emma Hume, 31, from just outside North Walsham, said: 'We are all worried about her and want her back. There are so many people helping us. It is quite amazing.'

Ms Hume said Auburn, who was living in a public shelter in Romania, was frightened of people, and warned anyone who sighted her not to approach.

She said: 'If she gets scared she may never come back.'

Mrs Hume asked for people who spotted Auburn to get in contact to let the family know where she was seen.

Once they have an idea of the route she is taking, humane traps can be set.

The family have also been leaving out food the pet.

If you spot Auburn call or text Mrs Hume on 07876633643