Sydney dognapper charged
A pitbull terrier has been happily reunited with her owner after being the victim of a mysterious dognapping in Sydney's CBD.
Four-year-old Baxter was tied up by her owner outside a store at the intersection of George and Liverpool streets, Sydney last Friday night.
When the owner returned, the dog was missing and police were called to investigate.
Police say a man and woman were last seen heading south on George Street with Baxter.
On Monday night a 38-year-old man surrendered Baxter at Day Street Police Station where he was arrested and charged with stealing a dog.
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READ NOWHe was refused bail and will appear in Central Local Court on Tuesday.
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