A suspected stolen dog from the south coast is believed to be in Banbury.

The Chihuahua named misty was reported stolen from an address in Barnet Way, Hove, in April.

Sussex Police said a 38-year-old woman from Brighton was arrested on suspicion of theft by finding and fraud by false representation in June.

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Last month, the force made two further arrests of women aged 64 and 53, both from Brighton, in connection with the investigation.

Police investigating the suspected theft of a dog from Hove are appealing for further information to locate the dog, and believe Misty may be in Banbury.

A spokesperson for Sussex Police said: "Anyone with information is asked to report it to Sussex Police online, quoting serial 1076 of 24/04."