Police in Hartlepool are asking for the public’s help in reuniting a lost dog with its owner after a female Belgian Shepherd/Malinois was brought to the local police station on Sunday evening.

The dog was found and handed into authorities, and officers are now appealing for the owner to come forward. If you believe the dog is yours, or if you have any information that could help identify the owner, please contact PC 3434 Campbell via 101 and quote reference SE24183176.

Police are encouraging members of the community to share the information on social media in the hope of reuniting the pooch with its owner as quickly as possible.

Any leads or offers of assistance are appreciated as the search continues to ensure the dog safely finds her way back home.