POLICE are appealing for information after a tortoise was stolen during a burglary in Thurlow.

The incident took place between 5.45pm and 6.30pm on Wednesday, July 4.

Offenders gained entry to the conservatory of a house in The Green in Thurlow and took the tortoise. A second tortoise had previously gone missing from the property on Thursday, May 24.

Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have information on the burglary or knows where the tortoises are now.

Calls Dc Seb Pollard at Bury CID on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.