Police have recovered a puppy stolen during an aggravated burglary in Oxford.

Boss, a 13-week-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier, was stolen during the burglary at a property in Trefoil Place, Greater Leys, on Sunday evening.

Officers from Oxford’s CID recovered the dog shortly after 2pm today at a property in Sorrel Road, Blackbird Leys.

Det Con Mark Stalder said: “He has been found safe and well and we are pleased to be able to reunite him with his owners. Both parties seemed very pleased to see one another.”

A 23-year-old man arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary has been bailed to reappear at St Aldates police station on May 4.

Anyone with information about this incident should contact Det Con Stalder via the 24-hour Thames Valley Police Enquiry Line on 0845 8 505 505, or alternatively contact the Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.