The doggy in the window might be for sale, but a doggy in the front yard is not for stealing – and his owners want him back.

Police have released closed-circuit television images of three women they believe can assist them with the investigation into the disappearance of Bailey, a diabetic Staffordshire bull terrier.

Bailey's owners briefly left their staffie in their front yard at Gregson Grove, Lyndhurst, about 10.15pm on Friday. They say the dog was stolen when they went inside the house briefly.

They searched neighbouring streets but were unable to locate the five-year-old dog.



The images released by police show three women with the dog inside Woolworths supermarket at Marriott Waters later that night. Police say one of the women is believed to have bought a dog lead.

The first woman is described as being Caucasian with brown hair. She was wearing dark-coloured pants and an orange top.



The second woman is also described as being Caucasian with brown hair. She was wearing a pink top, a black beanie and dark-coloured pants.



The third woman is described as being Caucasian with blonde hair. She was wearing blue pants and a blue hooded top.

Bailey's owners have told police that if Bailey does not receive his daily diabetes medication, he could die.

The brown, male terrier has been desexed and microchipped. He has undergone surgery and has a shaved patch on one of his back legs.

Police urge anyone who knows anything about his whereabouts to contact them via Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 333 or by lodging a confidential crime report at crimestoppersvic.com.au.



