POLICE are investigating a catnapping in Wareham.

Officers were called to reports that a cat had been stolen from outside the Spar Shop in Carey Road at the end of January.

It is reported that the pet was taken from the street by a woman who put her in the back of a car.

A spokesperson from Dorset Police said: “Officers were called on Wednesday, January 28 to reports that a cat had been stolen between 2.15pm and 2.30pm on Tuesday 27 January from Carey Road in Wareham.

“It is alleged that a woman picked up Cookie the cat in the street, put her into a car and drove away in a red coloured Rover car.

“Police are investigating and are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to call Dorset Police on 101 quoting crime number 15:4014.”