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CCTV pictures have been released by police after two dogs were untied and stolen from outside a shop.

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The two black Labradors were secured by their owner outside the Marks & Spencer store in Beam Street, Nantwich, on Saturday evening, Cheshire Police said., external

Officers said they wanted to speak to the two men in the CCTV footage about the theft.

Det Sgt Vicki Shelton said: "The dogs’ owner is understandably deeply upset. Pets are part of the family and having them stolen is a harrowing and distressing experience."

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