Watch the moment a German Shepherd is led away by brazen thief after being stolen from Leeds garden

This is the shocking moment a German Shepherd is lead away from his home after being stolen.

Rico is a neutered male who had been in the country for just two weeks when he was stolen on the 26th of June.

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Rico being stolen.

He was taken from his owners garden in Armley near St Barts after being brought over from Germany in early June.

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Rico being stolen.

He is chipped and wearing a collar.

Shocking CCTV, taken from a nearby shop, shows the thief - who can not be identified - leading Rico down the road.

If anybody has information, contact 07871849082.

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