Three people have been arrested after reports that a puppy was stolen during a burglary in Corfe Close, Pitsea.

An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of burglary and cannabis cultivation early this morning, August 31.

He remains in custody.

Two girls, aged 15 and 17, were both arrested yesterday, August 30, on suspicion of handling stolen goods. Both have been released pending further investigation.

Police have still been unable to track Tilly, the six-month old black and tan Chihuahua, who was taken between 12.15am and 4.25am on Wednesday, August 29.

Tilly is microchipped and police are asking anyone who has seen her, or who may have seen her as listed for sale, to take her to the nearest vets.

Please call 101 with any information about Tilly’s whereabouts, or any information about the incident, and quote reference number 42/124972/18 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.