Husky puppy abducted from Mattishall home near Dereham

Cocoa, a husky cross German shepherd, was taken from Mattishall, near Dereham, a few days before Christmas. 

The puppy, who is almost three months old, has been described as a playful, mischievous and loves affection.

Cocoa was taken from her home on December 20. (Image: Chloe Marie) She is part of a litter of 11.

Chloe Marie, who owns Cocoa with her partner, said a woman came to her door on December 20 and suggested both their dogs should go to training lessons together.  

The 27-year-old said she was leaving the house at Wier Avenue to get a bus at the time when the woman knocked.

Miss Marie then said she quickly went back indoors to pick up a bottle of water before leaving. 

Cocoa has been described as playful and loves affection (Image: Chloe Marie) She said: "When I went back outside, Cocoa wasn't there anymore." 

Miss Marie then reported the theft to the police and said the incident "ruined" her and her family's Christmas.

She said: "I have a new born and our whole Christmas has been ruined because all we've done is try and find her."

The family will continue to campaign for her safe return (Image: Chloe Marie) Miss Marie has campaigned for Cocoa's return across social media and has appealed for information in a number of Facebook groups around Dereham and Norwich. 

"We just want her back," she said.

She believes Cocoa is near Hellesdon after having received messages that she had been seen between the area and Mile Cross. 

A spokeswoman for Norfolk Police said a woman in her 50s was arrested on suspicion of dog abduction but has since been released on bail. 

She said: "The theft of a puppy was reported to us on December 22.

"Following inquiries, a woman, aged in her 50s, was arrested on suspicion of dog abduction.

"She was taken to Wymondham Police Investigation Centre and subsequently released on police bail until January 29. Inquiries are continuing."