With the helpless animals clutched tightly under his arms, this is the moment a suspected dog thief made off with two beloved family pets. Pekingese Marley and Mitzy had been left to play in the front garden by their owners Adele and Steven Worgan. But they were snatched when the couple weren’t looking – and neighbours believe they have caught the culprit on CCTV. Caught on camera: This is the suspected dog-napper seen on CCTV footage with what appears to be two animals under his arms . ‘We just want them back,’ said Mrs Worgan, 49. ‘It’s devastating. None of us have been able to sleep or eat since.’ Mr Worgan was inside the house in Doncaster at around midday when he heard a yelp from the garden. He rushed outside in time to see a man get into a van with Marley and Mitzy and drive off. Springing into action, the 56-year-old gave chase around midday on Saturday – but was unable to keep up as the van sped away. Now, the couple’s neighbours believe that they have captured the alleged thief on CCTV. Missing: Pekingese dogs Marley and Mitzy disappeared from the front garden of their home in Doncaster, South Yorkshire . The theft has been reported to the police and the pairs owners are offering a £1,000 reward for information leading to their safe return . The couple are now offering a £1,000 reward to anyone who can return their pets, who have been missing for a week, and have reported the theft to police. Marley, the younger of the pair, should be easily identifiable because he only has one eye. A police spokesman said inquiries were continuing. Any one with information about the dog snatching was asked to call South Yorkshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 428 of 4 April 2015.
Pekingese dogs Marley and Mitzy were taken from garden in Doncaster .
Suspected pet-napper caught on camera after the animals were snatched .
Theft reported to the police and owners offer £1,000 reward for their return .