A THATCHAM landlady is offering cash to anyone who can help police trace her stolen pet duck.

Julie Goode, of the Traveller's Friend pub in Crookham Common, is prepared to hand out a £100 reward to people with information on the bird.

The Khaki Campbell duck went missing on Friday, November 8, and Mrs Goode believes thieves are targeting her collection of birds which are kept in aviaries or run free in the pub's garden.

She said: "This is the third time we have suffered like this. In February a barn owl was stolen and at the end of August someone broke into the aviary and tried to steal a Tasmanian eagle owl.

"The duck is one of a pair and although she didn't have a name she is well-loved by both myself and lots of our customers. I'm very upset about the loss and the duck left behind is very confused."

The cash will be given to anyone able to provide


Call Newbury police on (01865) 264683 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.