Husky puppy sought by Toronto police returned to owner, call incident ‘misunderstanding’

Toronto police say a dog initially believed to be taken by two people was in fact returned to the owner, calling the incident a “misunderstanding.”

Police originally said Thursday afternoon a puppy named Gucci was tied to a post outside the Loblaws at Church and Carlton streets on July 12 while the owner was inside.

Officers alleged a man and a woman were seen petting the dog and untying it from the post before taking off.

However, in an update released Thursday evening officers said Gucci was returned safely to its owner.

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“The investigator contacted the owner of the dog (on Thursday), who advised that the dog had since been returned and that it was a misunderstanding,” police said.

A spokesperson said the owner of the dog told officers they forgot to notify police the dog was returned. The spokesperson said the people who untied the dog from the post were concerned about it being left outside for a period of time.

Police said no suspects are wanted and no charges will be laid in connection with the incident.