TWO dogs stolen from a farm have been reunited with their owner thanks to the efforts of police officers.
Jack Russell-Yorkshire terrier mix breeds Mopsy and Scrappy were stolen from Katie Shakeshaft’s farm in Garswood on Wednesday, April 13.
The theft is currently being investigated by Merseyside Police.
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However, after a tip-off from the public, officers from Greater Manchester Police's Bolton district managed to recover the dogs in Farnworth on Thursday, April 21.
Owner Katie went to Bolton to collect the dogs later that day.
She said: "I am over the moon and totally overwhelmed by the response of the police, both GMP and Merseyside - I was so happy when I received the call saying the dogs were safe.
"I never thought I would see them again - I was so scared and can't thank the police and the public enough."
Sergeant Faye Lowe added: "We received information about where the dogs were being kept - officers attended the location and found the dogs healthy but a little scared.
"We are really happy to have been able to reunite the dogs with their owner."
No arrests have yet been made in connection with the theft and anyone with information is asked to contact Merseyside Police quoting log 349 of April 16, 2022.
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