ELDERLY WOMAN'S PET DOG STOLEN

A man knocked at the door of the woman's High Street, Pevensey, home during the afternoon of February 11.

He asked for some money to pay for a taxi.

He also asked if he could walk apedigree four-month-old miniature spaniel puppy whilst he waited for the taxi.

The man never returned with the dog.

'This must be a very distressing crime for this elderly and vulnerable victim. The offender has exploited the trust of this individual in a particularly nasty way and taken away possibly the one bit of company and comfort this victim had,' a police spokesman said.

Anyone who may have seen this male or has any information is asked to contact PC Newbrook at Hailsham police station quoting serial 944 of the 11th February on 0845 60 70 999, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.