FOLLOWING reports of a puppy theft, a large police presence was seen in the Osborne Park, Town Quay and Brunel areas of Newton Abbot on Friday evening.
One person was informed by a PCSO that they were looking for a white male with a beard and top knot, who was carrying a black puppy under his jacket.
Our witness tells us he saw a man matching this description near Osborne Park at 7.30pm that night and called 999. Within three minutes police returned to the scene.
It was reported that a man and woman had taken the dog and left in a vehicle, which was located by officers following a search of the area.
A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of theft. She received a police caution in relation to this matter.
A man in his 30s was also spoken to by police at the scene.
The puppy was located safely and returned to its owner.