Stolen cocker spaniel puppy remains missing

The seven-week-old puppy was part of a litter of five stolen from a property in County Durham

A puppy stolen along with the rest of its litter almost a week ago has still not been found, police have said.

Five cocker spaniel puppies were taken from a property in Kelloe, County Durham, on Sunday.

Durham Police rescued four of the dogs but the fifth remains unaccounted for, with officers believing it may have been sold.

The force said its inquiries were ongoing and "the search continues".

The seven-week-old dogs had only recently been weaned from their mother, Freckles, when they went missing.

A man and a woman who were arrested in connection with the investigation have been released on bail.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Durham Police.