AN appeal has been issued to help trace a missing dog.

It is believed family pet Nova was taken from a back garden in the Allerton area. 

She is a six-month-old tri-colour merle XL bully with distinctive markings and is microchipped.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police. The crime reference number is 13220040943.

A finder's fee is being offered for her safe return.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "This was reported to have happened in Avenel Road, Bradford between 11pm on January 23 and 8am on January 24.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police in Bradford West on 101 or by using the options on the West Yorkshire Police website."