Dog back with owner two years after it was stolen (From Daily Echo)

Springer spaniel reunited with owner after police carry out arrest

5:57am Friday 8th March 2013 in News

A DOG owner from Hampshire has been joyfully reunited with her pet, two years after it was stolen.

The springer spaniel bitch was stolen from a garden in Kings Worthy in November 2010.

It is now back with her owner after a member of the public found her in Fareham and took her to a vet.

The owner, from Winchester, has asked not to be identified.

Police from the North Hampshire Countrywatch team executed a warrant at Tynefield caravan site, Whiteley Lane, Fareham.

They arrested a 34-year-old man from Fareham on suspicion of theft. He is currently being questioned by police.

Anyone with information about the theft of dogs should contact the Countrywatch team by calling 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Police have been investigating a spate of canine thefts, especially working dogs, in the Winchester area in recent months.