A black labrador has been stolen from a car in a layby in Somerset.

The bitch was taken from the back of a grey Toyota Hi-Lux while it was parked in a layby off the A396 between Bridgetown and Coppleham.

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The theft took place between 11.30am and 1pm on Saturday, October 17.

Avon and Somerset Police are asking anyone with any information about the theft to call them on 101 with the reference number 5220235878.

South West Farmer:

The stolen black labrador