Minnie the Dachshund has been found after been stolen while her owner was taking her for a walk last Sunday.

The pet was handed into a vets in Loughborough.

But Derbyshire Police are still searching for the two men who stole her in the first place.

Swadlincote Police issued the good news on their Safer Neighbourhood Team Facebook page.

Their post reads: "Today (Wednesday), Minnie was handed into a vet in the Loughborough area safe and unharmed.

"The two men who stole Minnie are still wanted by police.

"The pair left the scene in a black Ford Mondeo (registration beginning YG60), along Moira Road in the direction of Albert Village just after 8.20pm.

"Both men are described as being aged in their 30s, with one of the men being white, of a stocky build and with short fair hair."

DS Mark Ryan, who is leading the investigation into the theft, said: "I would first like to thank the public for their help in making Minnie a sausage dog who was just too hot to handle.

"We all know just how important a dog is to a family – and to be able to reunite Minnie with her owners is great news.

"The two men responsible for this crime are still outstanding and I would like to renew our appeal for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

"Of particular interest are any drivers with dashcam footage who were in the Asda filling station in Burton Road, Woodville, between 8.10pm and 8.15pm on Sunday - where it is believed the car was shortly before the incident."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police, quoting reference 21*198495 in any correspondence:

• Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

• Twitter – direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact

• Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

• Phone – call on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.