Pet dog stolen in 'staggeringly' violent robbery

The family's "beloved" French Bulldog was stolen, along with valuables.

Police are appealing for information after a family’s much loved pet was stolen during a violent robbery.

Police say it happened in Chadderton, in Greater Manchester, at around 6am on Saturday 6 January.

Two men smashed a rear patio door of a home and went upstairs where the owners were both asleep.

One woke up when the offender put a knife to his throat and demanded money.

The offenders ransacked the home for things to steal and assaulted both men, leaving one with a serious injury that required hospital treatment.

The offenders also stole the family’s French Bulldog.

Description

  • white men

  • between 20-25 years old

  • a slim to medium build

Police have laid on extra patrols in the area and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.