The owners of a puppy stolen in a burglary are making an appeal for her to be returned.

Muffin was stolen after a property was burgled in Appleton yesterday.

Between 1.45pm and 4.30pm burglars broke into a house in Eaton Road and stole the puppy, a Hitachi flat screen television and some jewellery, including a Cartier tank watch, emerald cluster ring, a pearl necklace and some Trifari black and gold costume jewellery.

The owner said: “Muffin is a 15-week-old Labrador puppy; she is a dark yellow colour and has a distinctive mark on the top of her neck.

“We have had some other items stolen in the burglary which are of great sentimental value but Muffin is our main concern, and we are offering a reward for her safe return.

“The whole family, including my four grandchildren desperately miss her and would like her back.”

Anyone who might have seen Muffin or any suspicious vehicles or activity in the area at the time of the burglary, is urged to contact the police on 0845 8 505 505.

If you don’t want to talk to police and don’t want to leave your name, call the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.