A three-year-old King Charles Cavalier dog has been stolen from a secure garden area at Giltar Terrace, Penally.

The ruby-coloured canine, which had a green and blue striped collar with a disk containing its owner's details, was taken at approximately 1.50 pm on Monday. The dog was also micro-chipped.

Police are anxious to trace a male person seen acting suspiciously in the area at the time.

He is described as being in his early 20s, five-foot nine tall, of medium build and with mousey/brown collar length hair. He was wearing a brown jumper.

Anyone with information is asked to contact PC703 Lewis at Tenby Police Station on 101.