POLICE are appealing for information after two meerkats were stolen from a house in Clifton.
The pair, a male and female, were taken late at night on Tuesday this week. They were discovered missing at 7.15am despite their owner checking on them at around 1am.
The animals were kept in an enclosure at the rear of a property in the Rivergreen area.
Entry into the enclosure has been reported as forced by Notts Police.
A skunk which was being cared for at the same address is also missing, although it is unclear with it was also stolen or escaped elsewhere following the theft.
Inspector Nick Waldram, neighbourhood policing inspector for the Meadows and Clifton said : "The owner of these animals is distraught that they have been stolen and as they are group animals, they could be in some distress.
"If you know anything about where they might be, please get in touch."
If you think you have been offered these meerkats for sale or you have any information on where the stolen meerkats might be contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
