Police tracing man in dog theft inquiry

Police have named a man they want to speak to in connection with an inquiry into stolen dogs.

Essex Police said it wanted to trace Wayne Clarke, from Halstead, over its investigation into the theft of two pets.

The red mini poodle and a chocolate cockapoo were reported as stolen in November, police said.

The 39-year-old, described as 6ft 2in tall (1.8m) and of average build, has connections to both Essex and Suffolk, the force added.

Officers urged anyone with information on Mr Clarke's whereabouts to contact them.

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