Stolen therapy dog returned to owners in time for Christmas Day

A remedy canine allegedly stolen on Christmas Eve has been returned to its household simply in time for opening presents.

A lady left her canine, named Kyron, outdoors a Mt Alexander Highway grocery store in Essendon whereas she ducked inside for some last-minute groceries about 8.45pm final evening.

When she returned to gather Kyron, he was gone.

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Kyron was sitting outdoors a grocery store when he was allegedly nabbed.(Victoria Police)

Kyron's proprietor stated it was the most effective Christmas current having him returned.(Victoria Police)

Police obtained a tip from the general public as to the whereabouts of the pup and so they allegedly discovered him inside an Essendon handle about 2am this morning.

"Officers quickly turned unlikely Santas and delivered Kyron to his grateful proprietor," Victoria Police stated.

Kyron's proprietor stated it was the "greatest Christmas current she had ever obtained".

"The alleged Grinch, a 26-year-old Essendon girl, was arrested and charged with theft," Victoria Police stated.