Appeal after van containing five dogs stolen

We are appealing for information after a van containing five dogs was stolen in Biddulph. 

At around 1pm yesterday (Sunday 22 March), a white Transit van was stolen from Biddulph Valley Leisure Centre, Thames Drive. The van contained five Welsh springer spaniels. 

The van was found at around 9pm on Bellerton Lane, Norton. The dogs were inside the van and have been returned to their owner. 

Our investigation is ongoing. 

We are appealing for anyone with CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage of the area at the time to contact us. Call 101, quoting incident 431 of 22 March, or use Live Chat on our website. 

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.