A NINE-WEEK-OLD puppy was stolen after thieves broke into a house. 

Pickle, a Maltese Terrier, was stolen during a burglary on Petresfield Way, West Horndon between 2.15pm and 3pm yesterday.

Pickle’s owner Adele Rowley said: "I’ve only had Pickle a week but have grown really attached to her.I just can’t understand why someone would take Pickle and need to know she is being fed and looked after. Please help share our appeal."

Essex Police say the burglars also took a black Range Rover Sport.

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.