THOUGH a couple have weeks have passed since the theft, a Thurrock family have not given up hope of recovering their stolen pet dog and a reward is in place to help bring him home.

The male adult Russian Bolonka was stolen from the family's vehicle while they were shopping at Bluewater earlier this month.

Michael Fox, who lived on Thurrock Park in Little Thurrock, says: "We are hoping that by raising awareness and offering something for his return we may get a result.

"Perhaps he will become too hot to handle."

Anyone who has information is asked to call 07426358080."