Police appeal after three baby ferrets reported stolen from County Durham garden

Durham Constabulary has issued an appeal to help find three stolen weeks-old ferrets.

The furry animals are just six weeks old and are believed to have been stolen from a hutch in the rear garden of a house in Moor Edge, Brandon. This is reported to have taken place at around 6am on Friday September 13.

The little animals are technically polecat-ferret hybrids. Their owner said: "I am devastated at the theft of my pets. They are only babies - I cannot believe that someone would be so heartless as to steal them.

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"I am so worried that they are not being taken care of properly. I just want them back home safe with me so I can look after them.

Police officers have asked to speak to anyone who may have information to the ferrets' whereabouts, or who who knows anyone who has recently acquired three baby ferrets.

Anyone who does so is asked to call 101, quoting crime reference number CRI00569343 if you can help. You can also submit information online at www.durham.police.uk

Information can be passed on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website at www.crimestoppers-uk.org