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A dog is being reunited with its owner, while a Toronto man is facing a number of charges after a stolen vehicle was stopped in Oshawa.
On Tuesday, Aug. 9 at about 3:20 am, Durham Regional Police officers followed a stolen vehicle in the area of Olive Avenue and Wilson Road. Officers were able to stop the vehicle soon after and the driver was arrested, police said.
A chihuahua named Lulu was found inside the vehicle, police added.
The dog is being reunited with its owner, police noted.
Patrick Burke, 28, is facing several charges, including possession of property obtained by crime over $5,000, possession of property obtained by crime under $5,000 and driving while under suspension.
He was released on an undertaking.
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