AN EIGHT month old male mid-wheaten Ridgeback puppy is missing, feared stolen, after disappearing from Deborah Fuller’s back fenced garden in Lawford, Essex on Monday, 20th June between 7p.m. and 9p.m.

The puppy is owned by Rodney Jones (07956 682312) but was staying with Deborah whilst his bitches are in season.

Rodney’s phone number is on the puppy’s collar but this might have been removed. The pup has tiny white patch on chest and no other white elsewhere on body. He is neither micro-chipped or tattooed.

He weighs about 38 kilos and is approximately 25” tall.

A reward is offered for his safe return and Deborah’s phone numbers are 01206 231477 or mobile 07754 877765