TEDDY, the poodle cocker spaniel-cross puppy from Swanbourne allegedly stolen last month, was found alive by police last night.
“Wembley Police attended a property in Armadale last night and recovered Teddy, who was safe and well,” a police spokesman said.
It is alleged Teddy was enticed to the pet flap of the home, before being taken during the night last Friday.
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READ NOWThe spokesman said Teddy had been returned to his happy owners, and was checked by a vet last night.
The owners’ desperate bid to find their pet involved hiring a pet detective and the offering of a $20,000 reward this week.
A 39-year-old Armadale man has been charged with stealing over Teddy’s alleged theft.
He will appear in Perth Magistrates Court on April 30.
