Police appeal for help finding stolen puppies believed to be in Hemel Hempstead

Police are appealing for the public's help in locating two stolen puppies which are believed to be in the Hemel Hempstead area.

Offficers in Dacorum shared an appeal to locate three cocker spaniels who were stolen from Norfolk about seven weeks ago - the male cocker spaniel has now been located by police and reunited with his owner.

The two female puppies are still missing - they were 14-weeks-old at the time they were taken.

A spokesperson for Norfolk Constabulary said: "Following information received from a member of the public, officers from Norfolk working with colleagues in Hertfordshire have recovered the male cocker spaniel who has been reunited with his owner. The other dogs remain outstanding."

The descriptions are:

1 - Female No markings, all red in colour, brown nose.

2 - Female All red, black nose.

In a post on the Dacorum Police Facebook it says: "Please be vigilant for any puppies matching these descriptions or if you are offered for sale a red cocker spaniel puppy or know anyone who has been or recently purchased one, even in good faith, please contact police urgently on 101 or report online to Norfolk Police at www.norfolk.police.uk. Please quote investigation number 36/7859/21.

"Alternative you can report anonymously via Crimestoppers at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."