‘Leave her in the garden – no questions asked...’

Joy for owner after Facebook appeal over stolen chihuahua

Thieves returned a stolen dog to its garden after the owner made a heartfelt plea on Facebook.

Burglars broke into Brydee Hill’s home in Cleves Way, South Ashford, last Wednesday, stealing her pet chihuahua Bailey along with jewellery and cash.

The mum-of-two said the whole family was upset after thieves smashed the back door to their home between 10.45am and 1pm.

They have since been staying with her parents and she made an appeal on Facebook for the chihuahua to be returned. She also put up appeal posters in the area.

Ms Hill said: “I wrote on Facebook that I just wanted to get her back, and said to the thieves if they had any heart they would just put her back in the garden, no questions asked.

“Last night we found her in the garden, and we have since taken her to the vets who’ve said she is fine.

“She is a little bit scared, but we’re over the moon to have her back.” Police are still looking to trace two men who were reported to be in the area at the time to help with their inquiries.

One is described as a young white man in his early 20s, about 5ft 8in, of medium build with black shoulder-length hair, wearing blue or black jeans with a black jumper.

The second is also in his early 20s with ginger hair. He is about 6ft with a slim build and was wearing blue or black jeans with a brown jumper.

Anyone with information should contact police on 01843 222289 and quote reference number ZY/27748/16.

‘I said that I just wanted to get her back. She is a little bit scared, but we’re over the moon to have her back’

Brydee Hill with her pet chihuahua Bailey who has been returned after being stolen during a burglary