Dog stolen in Perranporth is reunited with owner - after being found in Essex

Lola is now safe and well and back with her owner

Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 18th Jun 2021
Last updated 18th Jun 2021

A dog that was stolen in Cornwall has been reunited with her owner, after being found in Essex.

Lola the Patterdale terrier was taken in Perranporth last Tuesday afternoon, from the Tywarnhayle Square area.

Devon and Cornwall Police launched an appeal to try and find her.

The nine-year-old pet was then found unharmed by officers in Essex.

Lola is safe and well and now back with her owner.

A 34-year-old man from London has been arrested and bailed.

"A dog reported as stolen from Perranporth has been reunited with her owner safe and well.

"Nine-year-old Patterdale terrier Lola was unharmed and is now home after she was recovered by police in Essex.

"Devon and Cornwall Police launched an investigation and issued an appeal for help find the pet after she went missing from the Tywarnhayle Square area at around 1.30pm on Tuesday 8th June.

"A 34-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of theft. He has been released on police bail until 8th July."

Devon and Cornwall Police

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