Strictly stars Curtis and AJ Pritchard issue video appeal to help find missing Cleveleys dog Bear

Two Strictly stars have joined forces in a bid to return a beloved family dog thought to have been stolen home to its owners.

Brothers Curtis, 28, and AJ Pritchard 29, met up with 23-year-old Ellie Bamber whose mum Catherine Bamber has placed numerous appeals for the return of their pet dog Bear who has been missing nearly 12 weeks from Cleveleys.

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The black and tan Lakeland Terrier was last seen on Wednesday, January 10, in Inskip, Preston-Pinfold Lane Moss Lane area around 10.30am-11am.

Addressing the camera, AJ, who appeared on series 20 of I'm a Celebrity Get me Out of Here said: "Ellie's dog has unfortnately been stolen which is horrific so please like and share and bring Bear Home."

Former Love Island star Curtis added: "If you know anything or have heard anything please let them know."

The family are also offering a £5k reward for his safe return with 'no questions asked'.

Catherine previously said: "I am pleading directly to the person who has him - please just take the money.

"Let us get our boy home. There will be no questions asked."

Anyone with information on Bear’s whereabouts is asked to call 07867725548.