Horror as dog stolen from outside Lidl in Leeds

In a post by West Yorkshire Police - Wildlife & Rural Crime social media team, the force said the dog was stolen from outside Lidl on Amberton Road, Leeds.

The dog was recovered a short time later by the owner.

The theft was one of 14 incidents involving animals across the last 24 hours in West Yorkshire.

The post said: "In the last 24 hours there have been 14 incidents involving animals across the force area and 1 theft of dog

"A dog was stolen from outside Lidl on Amberton Road, Leeds and recovered a short time later by the owner

"12 x Dog related incidents (loose/noise/bites)

"2 x Farm animal related

"As always there may have been things that have been reported direct to local wildlife officers that may not be included on this report."