Twiglet the burgled dachshund back with owner after successful dog-hunt

Essex police continue to appeal for witnesses after release of video leads member of public to rescue pet

Twiglet, the miniature dachshund who was stolen by a masked man during a burglary, is safe and well and has been reunited with her owner, police have said.

Officers in Essex launched a dog-hunt, releasing a video of the theft and appealing for information after an intruder took the 16-month-old dachshund from her home in Catmere End, Saffron Walden, at about 3pm on Wednesday.