Fears are increasing that a dog missing from the Wendron area may have been stolen.

Tri-coloured beagle Jaxon disappeared during the morning of last Friday, after going for a walk on the farm he lives at near Manhay but not coming back.

His worried owners fear that he has either been stolen or has otherwise collapsed somewhere, as he has a heart condition.

A drone has flown over the farm to see if he can be spotted and daily searches on foot have been carried out.

Jaxon's owner Tanya Thomas said: "We've been overwhelmed with the kindness and support from friends as well as total strangers and to you I thank from the bottom of my heart.

"We are worried that he's not been seen and could have been stolen as he is a very handsome dog; to add to this sad story he also has a serious heart condition. We need him home."

Anyone who thinks they might have seen Jaxon is urged to call 07985 404987.