A DOG has been taken from Malvern while her owner attended a funeral.

The German Shepherd bitch was taken from Birchwood Drive, Malvern, between noon and 5pm on Wednesday.

Unknown person(s) have entered at the rear of the property via a gate leading into a public footpath, leading into other roads.

The dog, which had been chained up, was taken from a kennel in the garden while her owner attended a funeral. They also took a lead on top of the kennel.

The dog was wearing a red collar and is chipped.

Those with information can contact West Mercia Police on 101, quoting incident reference

22CC/59284N/15 or 0625S 190815.