Balaclava-clad burglars steal three-month-old Peggy the dachshund from South Cambridgeshire home

A puppy called Peggy was stolen in a burglary in Toft.

Detectives are appealing for information after the three-month-old Dachshund was taken from Hardwick Road between 4pm and 5pm yesterday (Tuesday, 18 March).

The burglars wore balaclavas as they broke through the rear patio doors and took Peggy from her crate.

Det Sgt Jon Lockwood, who is investigating, said: “We would like to hear from anyone who has information about Peggy, or anyone who saw anything suspicious in the moments leading up to and after the burglary.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact police online www.cambs.police.uk or call 101 and quote reference 35/19475/25. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or report online www.crimestoppers-uk.org.

The hashtag #HelpFindPeggy is being used on social media to help.