Melbourne woman’s “best Christmas” after stolen dog returned, alleged thief charged

A Melbourne woman received her “best Christmas present ever” after her allegedly stolen dog was returned by police on Sunday morning.

Fox Terrier, Kyron, was returned by Sergeant T. Fletcher and Constable A. Tran to his owner early on Christmas morning. Picture: Victoria Police.

A Melbourne woman has celebrated her “best” Christmas ever after police located and returned her therapy dog which was allegedly stolen the day before.

She received a knock at her front door shortly after 2am on Sunday morning to find two officers, Sergeant T. Fletcher and Constable A. Tran, outside with beloved pet Kyron.

Kyron, a Fox Terrier, had disappeared from outside a Mt Alexander Rd supermarket in Melbourne’s north about 8.45pm on Christmas Eve after the woman stopped to pick up supplies.

Fox Terrier, Kyron, was returned to his owner early on Christmas morning. Picture: Victoria Police.

Fox Terrier Kyron was returned by Sergeant T. Fletcher and Constable A. Tran to his owner early on Christmas morning. Picture: Victoria Police.

A Victoria Police spokeswoman said officers received a tip-off about the missing dog early on Christmas morning, allegedly locating Kyron inside an Essendon home.

“The alleged Grinch, a 26-year-old Essendon woman, was arrested and charged with theft,” she said.

Returning Kyron to his owner a short time later, the spokeswoman said the woman told officers it was the “best Christmas present she had ever received”.