There have been two attempted dog thefts in Littlebury on the same day.
During the first incident, the owner bumped into one of the intruders.
He had tried to enter a large dog kennel at 11.50am on Sunday, November 22.
Ten minutes later, a 4x4 vehicle rammed a fence at a different property, and an attempt was made to steal the dogs.
Police are appealing for information.
Please call Essex Police on 101, quoting crime reference numbers 42/191322/20 and 42/192074/20 respectively.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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