Updated: Two 6 month old Jack Russell pups stolen from Bretton on Sunday have found

Update: Police have said “Good news! The 2 Jack Russell pups have been recovered safe and well that we reported stolen yesterday As this enquiry is just on the Cheshire area we are unable to comment further Sadly despite extensive enquiries yesterday the 2 cocker spaniels are yet to be found.”

Monday’s report: Police have said criminals are seeing dog theft as “easy money” following another theft in Flintshire.

Two six month old Jack Russell pups stolen have been reported from the Bretton on Sunday.

North Wales Rural Crime Team tweeted: “These 2 Jack Russells (now 6 months old) stolen last night from Bretton.”

“Criminals are seeing dog theft as easy money now and they really don’t care about the devastation they cause to the families.”

“We are warning all dog owners. Please take care of your dog”

These 2 Jack Russells (now 6 months old) stolen last night from Bretton

Criminals are seeing dog theft as easy money now and they really dont care about the devastation they cause to the families.

“We are warning all dog owners. Please take care of your dog”

Any info..call us pic.twitter.com/PjXorsR8YN

— NWP Rural Crime Team /Tîm Troseddau Cefn Gwlad HGC (@NWPRuralCrime) March 1, 2021

Earlier today, officers issued an appeal for help locating two cocker spaniels stolen from Higher Kinnerton, more here: https://www.deeside.com/owners-left-devastated-after-cocker-spaniels-stolen-from-higher-kinnerton/

If you have any information regarding either theft, contact police via 101, or the live webchat at https://www.northwales.police.uk/police-forces/north-wales-police/areas/live-chat/ quoting Z026691.

You can also pass information anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or via their online form at: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/give-information