A family fear their dog was stolen when their home was burgled.

The seven-year-old Staffordshire bull terrier, called Harley, disappeared after a burglary at a house in East Avenue, Wallington, on Tuesday, April 10.

Burglars forced entry to the front door and searched two upstairs bedrooms while the property was unoccupied between 7.15pm and 9.05pm.

They left, leaving the front door open.

Police said Harley's owners were distraught at the dog's disappearance.

Nothing other than the dog - a black brindle Staffordshire bull terrier - with a white chest is missing.

The 53-year-old owner of the house told police Harley was highly unlikely to have left the house on his own, and he could only suspect he was stolen.

No other property was taken in the burglary.

Detectives from Sutton’s Burglary and Robbery Investigation Team are investigating.

The dog had been micro chipped.

Anyone with information that could help police, can contact Sutton Police Station on 101.