Theft of two puppies sparks CCTV appeal

The two German Shepherds, aged 14 weeks, were stolen in Birmingham

Two puppies have been stolen from a property in Birmingham, prompting a CCTV appeal by police.

The German Shepherds, both aged about 14 weeks, were taken from an address on Ladypool Road in Sparkbrook at about 10:30 BST on Tuesday.

The owners had advertised online that the dogs were for sale, arranging to meet potential buyers at the address.

But when the purported customers attended, they took the two dogs and left without paying, West Midlands Police said.

As part of the investigation, officers have issued a picture of two men they want to trace.

Anyone who recognises the pair, or who sees the dogs listed for sale elsewhere, is asked to contact the West Midlands force.

Police wish to speak to these two men as part of the investigation