A CHEPSTOW family have launched an appeal for help after their 20-month-old daughter lost a well-loved companion on Friday (June 3).

Claudia Bell told the Review: “My daughter Brooke had her toy monkey with her when we were at the doctor’s surgery at the top of the town but when we got out of the car in Bulwark it had disappeared. We’ve retraced our steps but have had no luck. Monkey is her favourite toy and she asks for him every night. We’d be so grateful if someone can find him for her.”

The toy is a very dark brown Ikea monkey with long arms and legs and is about 30cm long. If you have information, please call Claudia on 07889 945852.