A dog has reportedly been stolen from a Palmers Green home after a burglary, our sister-site London Now reports.
Eliz Yusuf, 26, says that a number of valuable items were also taken during the break in at Meadowcroft Road on December 18.
According to the dog owner, the burglary would have happened at some point between 2.30pm to 7.30pm.
While expensive items including a laptop and a safe containing jewellery were taken, the household of three are most upset about a Yorkie cross dog called Simba has been taken.
The nine-year-old dog is microchipped and neutered, which the owner says means he’s “of no value for dog breeding”.
He is wearing a black collar with an Apple tag and a bone shaped identification tag..
The owner said: “We are absolutely devastated, we have been up for hours searching for him, but we are exhausted.
“The police are also searching.”
In a desperate attempt to find Simba before the Christmas holidays, drones have been flying around the area.
Simba is described as recently groomed, with a dense curly coat when it regrows.
There are skin tags on his back and a cyst under his chin.
He also has missing teeth.
The owner continued: “In case Simba is loose and running scared, if you seem him please do not call, whistle, chase or grab.
“Please report any sightings straight away with a time and location.”
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: "Officers are currently investigating a burglary, which was reported at 19:40hrs on Thursday, 18 December at Meadowcroft Road, N13.
"Suspects entered the address and stole money, jewellery and the victim’s dog.
"Enquiries remain ongoing to locate the dog, which is a Cockapoo and Yorkshire Terrier cross.
"No arrests have been made at this stage."
A £500 reward is being offered for Simba’s safe return. Anyone can contact the owners completely anonymously on 07866 026343 or 07391 505373.
Alternatively, you can contact who are investigating the burglary by calling 101 quoting reference CAD 6595/18Dec25.
