A stolen exotic pet lizard will die within days unless it is returned to its owner, say police.

The two-and-a-half year old bearded dragon lizard was snatched from a house in Lewis Road, St Leonards, at the weekend.

A thief used a ladder to reach a top-floor window to steal the lizard, which has a claw missing.

Police said the reptile would not survive longer than two days without the special living environment it needs.

Anyone with information should call Hastings police on 0845 6070999.