Lincolnshire charity Jerry Green Dog Rescue appeals for information after a car was stolen in Peterborough with black terrier Tilly trapped inside

An animal rescue charity is appealing for information after a car was stolen with a dog trapped inside.

Jerry Green Dog Rescue, which has a base in Algarkirk, is urgently seeking help from anyone who may have seen a small black and wire-haired Terrier named Tilly who was taken alongside a grey, 60 plate, Volkswagen Golf yesterday afternoon.

The incident took place at approximately 5pm in the car park of the Ortongate Shopping Centre in Peterborough.

The eight-year-old dog is said to have been wearing a collar with a green Jerry Green Dog Rescue Identification tag.

The charity says it is “deeply concerned for Tilly’s safety” and is urging anyone with information to contact them immediately.

Reports can be made via phone call, text, or WhatsApp to 07824 046242, or via email at slincs@jerrygreendogs.org.uk.

Additionally, anyone who may have witnessed the theft or has information that could assist the police investigation can contact Cambridgeshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number: 35-49924-24 and incident number: CC100720240532