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.