The owners of a rare dog believed to have been stolen from Bluewater have returned to the shopping centre in a desperate bid to jog memories.

Björn, a two-year-old bolonka, went missing last Saturday afternoon while owner Michael Fox nipped in to the mall to pick up a suit for a friend's wedding.

Mr Fox believes his pink-nosed pet was snatched from his van parked outside John Lewis between 3pm and 4.30pm.

The bricklayer and his partner Johanna Kerwien have mounted a concerted campaign to bring toy breed Björn to shoppers' attention, including today's appearance.

They say Björn, who was brought over from Sweden, will be terrified away from his home comforts and companions, including family cat Marley.

Michael, from Grays in Essex, said: "We're going to do all we can to get him back.

"We're here today to help jog memories and are handing out flyers, so will be here as long as it takes.

"I was only running in to pick up a suit for a mate's wedding last week.

"We couldn't bring ourselves to go in the end."

Björn is microchipped and was wearing a yellow coat.

Mr Fox said police were investigating, but doesn't believe there's a lot they can do as the suspects' vehicle is thought to have had stolen plates.

A Facebook page has been set up to try to track him down, and anyone with information can contact 07426 358080 or Dog Lost on 01633 673859.

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