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‘Distressing’ video released as police issue appeal to find stolen dachshund Twiglet




An appeal to help find Twiglet the dachshund, who was stolen during a burglary, has been issued by police.

Officers were called to the address in Catmere End, Saffron Walden, on Wednesday, July 26, following reports of a burglary at around 3pm. Internal CCTV footage showed a man smashing the patio door and taking the 16-month-old dog. Essex police released a video with a warning that it may cause distress.

No arrests have yet been made.

Det Insp Jamie Stirland, from Essex Police’s criminal investigation department, said: “This burglary has been incredibly distressing for the victims and as the public can imagine, they just want to see the safe return of Twiglet.

Twiglet the dachshund was stolen in a burglary
Twiglet the dachshund was stolen in a burglary

“Thefts such as these are rare and we are taking this investigation seriously and carrying out multiple enquiries, including reviewing CCTV in the area.

“We are appealing to anyone who may have any information to contact us and assist with this investigation.

“I am also directly appealing to the man in this video, asking him to return Twiglet safely.”

Twiglet the dachshund was stolen during a burglary
Twiglet the dachshund was stolen during a burglary

Anyone with information, CCTV, dashcam or other footage in relation to this incident can contact Essex police, quoting incident 739 of 26 July, via its website or use its live chat service from Monday to Friday (excluding public holidays) between 10am-9pm. Alternatively, you can call police on 101 or make an anonymous report by contacting independent charity @CrimestoppersUK, visiting its website or by calling 0800 555 111.



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