Police in Wallsend have reunited a stolen dog with its owners.
On Saturday, March 5, police received a report that a Chihuahua dog, called Gizmo, had been stolen from the garden of an address in Saint Stephen’s Way, Percy Main.
Between Saturday, March 5, and Tuesday, March 23, extensive police enquiries were carried out.
This resulted in the dog being located in Fenham and returned to its owners.
Wallsend Inspector Sue Fryer, said: “We’re delighted to have reunited Gizmo with his owners after what must have been an incredibly distressing two weeks for them.
“He’s been a huge miss to his family who have been relentless in their efforts to find him and I know they are extremely grateful to the response officers for their determination to find him and bring him back.”
A 22-year-old man has been charged with theft and fraud and will appear before North Tyneside Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, April 20.
A 21-year-old woman has been reported for aiding and abetting theft and handling.
Anyone with information to help is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference 0743 05/03/16.