Puppies stolen from Vic backyard

Three people, posing as RSPCA officers, have stolen 15 beagle puppies from a Victorian backyard.

Thieves posing as RSPCA officers have stolen 15 beagle puppies from a Victorian backyard.

A man and two women told the owner they were investigating a report of animal cruelty and removed the puppies from the Lara home on March 23.

It is believed five of the puppies have been micro chipped and police have released an image of one of the puppies in the hope someone may recognise them.