Joy as stolen Springer Spaniel Lily is found safe and reunited with Sheffield owners

Lily, a ‘much-loved family pet,’ was stolen on Wednesday, December 23 from The Moor area of Sheffield city centre.

She was in the back of her owners’ 67-plate red Audi A3 saloon when the car was stolen at around 5.30pm.

The car last seen being driven along Ecclesall Road away from the city centre.

A huge campaign to find Lily was launched on social media and it was reported last night that Lily had been found safe and reunited with her owners.

Posting on Facebook, Josh Gribben and Anna Rae Bishop said: “LILY IS HOME!

“We cannot even begin to comprehend how grateful we are that Lily is back home with us!!

“Thank you to everyone who has shared our posts far and wide, it would not have been possible without all of you. It has restored our faith in humanity after such a cruel incident.

“A huge thank you to South Yorkshire Police who found her tonight.

“We have just been to collect her and bring her back home.

“We are so lucky that Lily is home and safe.

“During our search we became aware of how many dogs are stolen and we are absolutely horrified. We truly hope that other owners are as lucky as us and get their beloved pets back.

“Once again, thank you to everyone who has helped us find Lily.”

South Yorkshire Police has been contacted.