The harrowing moment a family’s dog cries out for help as she is stolen has been captured on CCTV.

Georgia Metcalfe and her two kids have been left devastated after their cocker spaniel Bell was pinched.

Their seven-year-old dog was stolen from a secure kennel in the garden of her mother-in-law’s home where she was staying at the time.

The two crooks made off with Bell but left their other cocker spaniel Bentley.

Georgia, her partner and the kids' heartache has been compounded after hearing defenceless Bell’s cries for help in the footage.

In the one minute and eight second clip, Bell can be heard barking to start with.

But then for nearly 30 seconds, she cries out as she is grabbed and taken away.

Mum-of-two Georgia, 25, has reported the dognapping to cops.

Bell was stolen from the garden of the house in the village Evenwood, near Bishop Auckland, Co Durham on 6 November.

She hopes the harrowing video will help catch those responsible.

Georgia, also of Evenwood, said: “I heard a noise outside and a few minutes later I was told Bell had been taken.

“We are devastated and the children keep asking where she is.

“It’s heartbreaking and I’m just hoping they didn’t hurt her, but it’s horrible to listen to the video.”

She added: “Whoever did this are just scum, low life thieves who need catching.

“Bell's been missing for over two weeks now, but I’m hoping she’s alright.

“Durham Police say they have searched a few properties and are investigating the theft, but we’ve heard nothing.”

Durham Constabulary has been approached for comment.

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