French bulldog puppy stolen in Leigh Park burglary as Hampshire police launch investigation

By Sophie Lewis
Published 6th Jan 2023, 10:20 BST
Updated 6th Jan 2023, 11:01 BST
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POLICE are appealing for information following a burglary in which a French Bulldog puppy was stolen.

At about 8.30am, two men went into a home in Hursley Road, Leigh Park where they stole a French bulldog puppy before fleeing towards Testwood Road, leading onto Bramdean Drive.

The men were black, slim, about 6ft and both wearing all-black clothing and balaclavas and black gloves. It's thought they are between 16 and 30 years old.

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Police have been investigating and are asking the public for information.

The police are appealing for witnesses after a French Bulldog puppy was stolen in a burglary in Leigh Park on January 3.The police are appealing for witnesses after a French Bulldog puppy was stolen in a burglary in Leigh Park on January 3.
The police are appealing for witnesses after a French Bulldog puppy was stolen in a burglary in Leigh Park on January 3.

They believe a silver car was in the area at the time and are asking if anybody saw this car or saw two men fitting the description get into the vehicle.

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The police are asking nearby residents for CCTV or video doorbell footage between 8.20am and 8.40am on Tuesday, January 3, and if anyone has seen a French bulldog puppy being sold online.

They say it seems to be an isolated incident.

Anyone with information can contact 101 quoting reference 44230002511.