A DESPERATE Minehead couple are offering a “substantial” reward for the return of their much-loved elderly Jack Russell terrier.

Ten-year-old Molly (pictured) ran off from a dog-walker after being startled near the pond by Tesco in Minehead on May 18. She is almost never walked from home, so is unlikely to know her way back home.

The last confirmed sighting of Molly was on Friday May 20 at 8pm on the track to Greenaleigh Farm up in the woods above the Culvercliffe area.

The couple have used social media, contacted all the local vets, the police, the coastguard and the volunteer group DRONE SAR For Lost Dogs. They have given out hundreds of cards to dog walkers, hikers and cyclists, and have flooded the area between Blue Anchor and Bossington with posters,

If you see her, do not approach her but call Andy Priddy on 07502 334 465 or Sally Priddy on 0777 3333 014, or take a picture and send it, with the location, to [email protected].