The dog was recovered and returned to its owner one year after being stolen in Mato Grosso

The person responsible for the animal found him through an announcement on Facebook

A The Chihuahua dog was recovered by the Civil Police of Mato Grosso and returned to its owner a year after it was stolen in Rondonópolis, approximately 216 kilometers from Cuiabá (MT).

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According to authorities, the animal was stolen by four people during a trip about a year ago. This week, however, the owner saw an advert in a Facebook group with a photo of a puppy similar to the stolen one. He suspected it might be his dog and reported the case to the police.

The agents of the Specialized Robbery and Theft Police Station have identified the address of the woman who had the stolen dog. The woman who was with the dog was interviewed by DERF in Rondonópolis, she stated that she received the chihuahua as a gift, about a year and a half ago, in Sinop (MT).

The suspect had no records of the animal’s vaccinations. Furthermore, all photos of the animal were published on their social network starting from November 1, 2023, the date the dog was stolen.

The owner recognized the animal as his and showed all the veterinary documentation. The Chihuahua also seemed comfortable next to his owner at the police station. The neighborhood where the theft occurred is close to where the animal was found.

Source: Terra

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