A tiny puppy was stolen from an Erith home last night (March 2).

The 10-week-old pooch, called Dotty, was stolen from Holstein Way yesterday evening between 7.30 and 9pm.

Her owner, who asked not to be named, was out at the time, but returned home to find the front door smashed and the dog - a Staffordshire Bull Terrier cross - missing.

She told News Shopper: "I got in at 9 o'clock and someone had smashed my door in and took her out of the cage.

"The door was wide open and one of the panels had been broken and the puppy was gone.

"I cannot even repeat what I would say to the people who have done it. I'm furious."

The woman's handbag was also taken.

Dotty is still due to be micro-chipped and will soon require a second round of vaccinations.

If anyone has any information call crimestoppers on 101.