Matthew Cooper Fri 7 November 2025 at 5:50 pm UTC 1 min read A 35-year-old pet tortoise, named George, has been reported stolen from his owner’s garden in north Nottinghamshire. Police believe the “beloved” reptile was taken from his home on Church Street, Beckingham, near Retford, sometime between 25 October and 1 November. George’s owner returned from holiday to discover him missing, with his cage found turned upside down. Officers are now appealing to the public for help in locating the pet.