Police are searching for a 43-year-old tortoise that was stolen from a home in Lowestoft. 

The tortoise, named Fred, is described as being the size of a bowler hat and has paint splashes on his shell.

Lowestoft Journal: Police are appealing for witnessesPolice are appealing for witnesses (Image: Suffolk Police)The theft happened sometime between September 30 and October 11 from the rear garden of a property in Seago Street. 

Witnesses or anyone with information should contact Suffolk Constabulary on 101.